Mouka appoints Murphy as new CEO
Mouka Limited, one of the nation’s mattress and bedding product manufacturers in Nigeria has appointed Raymond Murphy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 2, 2015. Raymond takes over from Femi Fapohunda who had been the Acting CEO of the Company since 2014. According to a statement issued by Jacob Kholi, Board Member of Mouka […]
Mouka Limited, one of the nation’s mattress and bedding product manufacturers in Nigeria has appointed Raymond Murphy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 2, 2015.
Raymond takes over from Femi Fapohunda who had been the Acting CEO of the Company since 2014.
According to a statement issued by Jacob Kholi, Board Member of Mouka Limited said that the company, having established itself as a leading player in the mattress and bedding product manufacturing space in Nigeria, through the appointment is laying the foundation for its next phase of growth.
He said, “We are pleased to welcome Raymond Murphy as Chief Executive and are confident that he will lead Mouka through its exciting journey ahead.”
Mr. Murphy is a seasoned CEO with over 30 years of experience in the corporate world. Prior to becoming CEO of Mouka, he held several executive and senior management positions at Gillette, PZ Cussons and Twinings Ovaltine, amongst other roles.
Raymond, a British national, brings to Mouka a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked in the consumer goods industry across three different continents, including Africa.
Most recently, Murphy led the successful execution of a growth strategy at Twinings Ovaltine International in Nigeria, where he has previously lived and worked for over five years.
“I am very pleased to take on this exciting role and confident that I will take Mouka forward in its vision to be the premier mattress and bedding product manufacturer in Nigeria,” said Raymond Murphy, adding that he strongly believes in “the opportunity to innovate while continuing to produce high-quality products under Mouka’s renowned brand name”.