Top 10 Women in MEA Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digital highlights top female executives in operations, logistics, sustainability, and more in the Middle East and Africa.
Over recent weeks, Supply Chain Digital has been honoring remarkable women in supply chain, paving the path for future talent. Now, we spotlight executives based in the Middle East and Africa who excel in operations, logistics, sustainability, risk management, and beyond.
10. Djamila Moussadek – Head of Logistics Unit
Company: Renault
Revenue: US$56bn
Employees: 120,000
Specializing in logistics, upstream and downstream transportation, Djamila Moussadek boasts extensive experience in communicating with partners and suppliers, as well as invoice payment and cost management. With almost a decade at Renault, she now leads the automotive giant’s Logistics Unit.
9. Aisha-Gloria Mhally – Head of Supply Chain Management (Tanzania)
Company: Vodacom
Revenue: US$6.7bn
Employees: 8,000
Aisha-Gloria Mhally has served as Head of Supply Chain Management at Vodacom Tanzania for over two decades, showcasing expertise in telecommunications industry operations, management, logistics, procurement, and business strategy.
8. Maryanne Karanja – Head of Supply Chain
Company: Safaricom
Revenue: US$885m
Employees: 5,500
Maryanne Karanja, a supply chain and project turnaround expert, brings over 20 years of corporate leadership experience across Africa. Currently, she leads Supply Chain at Safaricom, driving business transformation and technology adoption for profitable growth.
7. Margaret Ngari – East Africa Regional Supply Chain Director
Company: World Vision
Revenue: US$1.4bn
Employees: 34,000
Margaret Ngari, East Africa Regional Supply Chain Director at World Vision, excels in global procurement, operations, logistics, and strategic negotiations. Her success lies in empowering cross-functional teams and achieving organizational goals.
6. Marta Vidal – Regional Supply Chain Director IMEA
Company: Henkel
Revenue: US$23bn
Employees: 48,000
With over 20 years of international supply chain experience in the FMCG sector, Marta Vidal leads as Regional Supply Chain Director for IMEA at Henkel. Her career spans Nestlé, Purina, Beiersdorf, and now Henkel, where she drives operational excellence.
5. Jacquiline Muchoki – Regional Supply Chain Director, East Africa
Company: International Rescue Committee
Revenue: US$1.4bn
Employees: 13,000
Jacquiline Muchoki, Regional Supply Chain Director for East Africa at the International Rescue Committee, specializes in strategic supply chain solutions, project management, and team leadership for maximizing program support and efficiency.
4. Bo Lorden – Africa Supply Chain Director, Home Care & Digital Transformation
Company: Unilever
Revenue: US$63.7bn
Employees: 128,000
Bo Lorden, Africa Supply Chain Director at Unilever, brings extensive FMCG industry experience in strategic planning, team leadership, and manufacturing. Her journey began at Unilever as an Innovations Engineer, leading to key roles in Cadbury and Mondelēz International.
3. Noran Mohamed – Director, Ocean Freight
Company: DSV
Revenue: US$21.9bn
Employees: 75,000
With nearly two decades in logistics and freight forwarding, Noran Mohamed serves as Director of Ocean Freight at DSV. Her expertise lies in operations management, customer service, and procurement, driving cost reduction and business efficiency.
2. Lou-Ann Fairweather – Head of Logistics & Services Procurement, Southern Africa and Islands
Company: Maersk
Revenue: US$51.1bn
Employees: 110,000
Lou-Ann Fairweather, Head of Logistics & Services Procurement at Maersk, boasts extensive international experience in commercial and financial roles. Leading logistics and services procurement for Southern Africa and islands, she drives efficiency and cost optimization.
1. Hayat Chaoui – Vice President Supply Chain Operations
Company: Procter & Gamble
Revenue: US$82bn
Employees: 107,000
Hayat Chaoui, Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Procter & Gamble, brings 22 years of expertise in logistics, operations, and supply chain management. With a career dedicated to P&G, she leads with excellence in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Chaoui was recently featured in Supply Chain Digital’s Top 100 Women in Supply Chain.