Since appointing its first Ghanaian Managing Director, Paul Nortey Dowuona, in August 2023, Arla Foods Ghana has combined local insight with global expertise to drive growth, sustainability, and healthier diets. The company is reshaping the conversation on nutrition and sustainability in Ghana, all the while ensuring a profitable and resilient business model. This vision is inspired by the words of Anna Månsson, Vice President and Head of West Africa, who has consistently emphasised Arla’s ambition to provide “the right products at the right prices to the right consumers”.
For many families In Ghana, dairy is often seen as a luxury rather than a daily necessity. Arla’s mission is to change this perception by making nutritious dairy products accessible and affordable for every household.
Arla’s strategy spans three fronts: promoting nutrition and education through awareness campaigns, community projects and health partnerships such as its donation to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra; embedding sustainability across operations with responsible packaging solutions and household dietary education; and improving accessibility by introducing smaller pack sizes and expanding distribution to reach all income levels. For Managing Director Paul Nortey Dowuona, sustainability is not a buzzword but a long-term approach that combines corporate responsibility with promoting healthier lifestyles for Ghanaian households.
As Arla Foods Ghana’s first Ghanaian Managing Director, Paul Nortey Dowuona brings a grounded local perspective that complements Arla’s global standards. This dual lens strengthens the company’s ability to serve consumers while adapting to Ghana’s realities.
The industry faces inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and rising competition. Arla is tackling these challenges proactively—through innovative pricing strategies, affordable pack sizes, and expanded distribution channels—ensuring that nutrition remains within reach for all Mr. Nortey Dowuona emphasises that what differentiates Arla in this landscape is its distinctive business culture. Built around quality, transparency and long-term engagement with Ghanaian communities, Arla’s ethos ensures that its growth is deeply interwoven with consumer trust.
The company’s long-term vision is clear: to establish Arla as a leading of the Dairy Market in Ghana business and a champion of sustainable diets. Arla Foods Ghana is ready to show that profitable business growth and social responsibility can go hand in hand.
For Paul Nortey Dowuona, Ghana is not just a market but a dynamic arena where international companies can thrive by listening, adapting, and contributing meaningfully. Arla’s commitment shows that profitability and social progress are not mutually exclusive, but mutually reinforcing.
