Chinelo Ononye

Chinelo Ononye is a strategic product leader and market analyst with deep expertise in food and beverage manufacturing, product innovation, and commercial strategy. At KWILL, she conducts in-depth market research and analysis, providing data-driven insights and recommendations that guide property acquisitions, developments, and investments. Her background in product management, operations, and business strategy allows her to align projects with market opportunities, ensuring continuous improvement and successful outcomes.

Chinelo’s career includes leadership roles in product management and innovation, having served as a Lead Technical Product Manager at Antunes and a Senior Manager of Product Management at WestRock Company. She has a strong track record of driving product success and market expansion, including leading a $2.1 billion category at WestRock, identifying over $100 million in new market opportunities, and pioneering a remote monitoring system at Georgia-Pacific that transformed operational efficiency. Her expertise in cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, and go-to-market execution positions her as a key asset in any growth-focused organization.

Chinelo is a data-driven decision-maker, leveraging market analytics, financial modeling, and user research to optimize product strategies and measure success. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and has further honed her business strategy expertise through Columbia University’s EngAGE program.

Outside of work, Chinelo enjoys exploring Chicago’s food scene, practicing Pilates, and engaging in continuous learning to stay ahead of industry trends.