Henkel celebrates 147 years of global excellence

Henkel, a global consumer goods, laundry, haircare, and adhesives manufacturing leader, headquartered in Germany with a vast workforce across 125 nations and offices in 79 countries, including Nigeria, recently celebrated its 147 years global legacy of innovation, excellence, and sustainability. Speaking at the Lagos office on its anniversary, Rajat Kapur, the Managing Director of Henkel […]

Henkel, a global consumer goods, laundry, haircare, and adhesives manufacturing leader, headquartered in Germany with a vast workforce across 125 nations and offices in 79 countries, including Nigeria, recently celebrated its 147 years global legacy of innovation, excellence, and sustainability.

Speaking at the Lagos office on its anniversary, Rajat Kapur, the Managing Director of Henkel Nigeria stated: “Throughout our long history, Henkel has evolved into a global leader, guided by a legacy of excellence and a commitment to innovation. This has been our compass, steering us through change, uncertainties, and disruptions.

“Through our goal of creating value for all stakeholders, we are enablers of employee empowerment, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. We remain committed to shaping a brighter future for all, not just for ourselves but for generations to come.”

Chidera Akwuba, Head, Public Affairs, Governance (PAG) and Transformation, Henkel Nigeria, emphasized Henkel’s resilience, and commitment to organizational cultural values to drive sustainable impact.

She said: “Our global journey of 147 years is a testament to our resilience, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to our values. We embrace diversity and inclusivity as part of our ways to drive our purposeful growth agenda through cultural transformation. A diverse workforce can bring fresh perspectives and ideas that contribute to a more innovative and adaptable culture.”