Yaw Nsarkoh

Yaw Nsarkoh is a seasoned corporate leader with nearly three decades of experience at Unilever, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President of Global Markets. His extensive career includes pivotal roles as the Managing Director for Unilever Nigeria and for East and Southern Africa. A specialist in business development and strategic leadership, he possesses a deep understanding of navigating complex market conditions across both developing and developed economies. Throughout his tenure, he has been a key figure in driving corporate sustainability, notably working alongside former CEO Paul Polman to establish new benchmarks for environmental and social responsibility. His governance expertise is reflected in his numerous board positions, having served as a Director for the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and Chairman of the East African Shippers Council. Academically, he holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi and a postgraduate Diploma in Management from Henley Management College. With a focus on organisational strategy and business competitiveness, he is a sought-after speaker who provides audiences with unparalleled perspectives on branding, innovation, and ethical leadership. His ability to connect global sustainability goals with practical commercial success makes him a vital voice for modern organisations looking to secure long-term prosperity. On stage, Yaw Nsarkoh is best known for talks on Branding & Marketing, Innovation, Energy & Sustainability, Business Competitiveness and Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting, Marketing & Brand and Sustainability & Environment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Yaw Nsarkoh is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Yaw Nsarkoh travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Yaw Nsarkoh would approach your audience.