Fredrick Mbai is a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager at Henkel in Kenya, where he leads initiatives in sustainability, energy management, and workplace safety. With over a decade of experience across the manufacturing and FMCG sectors, he has developed deep expertise in ISO management systems, process safety, and continuous improvement. At Henkel, he has driven significant achievements, including a 21% reduction in energy consumption and a transition to 100% renewable energy use at the plant. Previously, he held leadership roles at United Bottling Company and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa, where he successfully guided teams through certifications and operational excellence programs. Passionate about sustainability and behavioral safety, Fredrick is committed to building strong safety cultures that enhance compliance, reduce risks, and support long-term business growth.

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.