Production Director
Chadi Hage-Ali
Directs manufacturing strategy across the Kpone facility, translating decades of production expertise into modern, scalable operations.
The Faytex Legacy
A Mother. A Daughter. A Legacy.
For over four decades, Fay International has been building more than feminine hygiene products — we’ve been building confidence.
Founded by Sara Galloway and now led by her daughter, Jeanine Hage-Ali, Fay International has grown from a family dream into one of Ghana’s longest-established manufacturers of feminine hygiene products.
Built on resilience, innovation and an unwavering commitment to women, our story continues to evolve — one generation inspiring the next.
The Founder
Sara Galloway
In a time when sanitary pads were imported, expensive, and rarely built for Ghanaian women, Sara saw a gap — and a calling. In 1980 she founded SAPAD Manufacturing Company, starting with a small team and an even smaller workshop, determined to make a pad that women could trust, afford, and feel proud to carry.
In 1994, SAPAD was renamed Fay International Limited — the name it still carries today as the home of Faytex.
“I wanted every girl in Ghana to feel taken care of. That is the only mission.”
— Sara Galloway, Founder
ChairmanThe Chairman
Joseph Hage-Ali
Chairman, Fay International Limited
Joseph Hage-Ali is a business leader and entrepreneur whose life and career have been shaped by family, service, hard work and a deep commitment to people.
Born in Dakar, Senegal, to Lebanese-French parents, Joseph spent two years serving in the French Army in Germany during his early adulthood. The experience reinforced values of discipline, resilience and responsibility that would later influence both his professional and personal life.
After returning to Ghana, he entered the business world, working with various trading companies before becoming closely involved with Fay International Limited. He later became Chairman of the company, a position he continues to hold today.
Throughout his career, Joseph has remained guided by a strong belief in honesty, hard work and respect for others. Beyond his professional achievements, however, he considers family one of the most important parts of his life. Meeting his wife, building a life and family together, and eventually seeing their children become involved in the family business are among the milestones he values most.
Following the loss of his wife, her memory and the life they built together have remained an important part of the family’s story and the legacy of Fay International.
Today, Joseph continues to provide leadership, experience and guidance to the company while supporting the next generation as it takes Fay International forward. For him, the company represents more than a business; it is part of a family legacy built over decades, with a responsibility to preserve its values while creating something stronger for the generations that follow.
The Next Generation
Jeanine Hage-Ali
Managing Director, Fay International Limited
Following in the footsteps of founder Sara Galloway, Jeanine Hage-Ali is leading Fay International into its next chapter through investment in modern manufacturing, operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Since assuming leadership, she has overseen the company’s expansion, including the establishment of its modern manufacturing facility in Kpone, Ghana, while strengthening Fay International’s position as one of Ghana’s leading manufacturers of feminine hygiene products.
Building on the legacy established by her mother, Jeanine continues to champion African manufacturing, innovation and the empowerment of women through products that improve everyday confidence and wellbeing.
Over the years, Fay International has proudly supported initiatives that celebrate women’s strength and achievement, including previous partnerships with Ghana’s Black Queens and Bukom Boxing Arena. Today, the company continues that legacy through manufacturing excellence, community engagement and menstrual health education.
“My mother built this for one girl. I’m building it for every girl on the continent.”
— Jeanine Hage-Ali, Managing Director
The team behind the brand
Meet our executives.
The Ghanaian leadership shaping Faytex today — and its next 45 years.
Finance and Strategy Director
Bright Essien
Leads financial strategy and stewardship, ensuring Fay International grows on a foundation of disciplined, sustainable numbers.
Finance Manager
Aaron Oko Quansah
Oversees day-to-day financial operations, reporting and controls that keep Fay International running efficiently.
HR and Admin Manager
Ethel Mankpaba Damma
Champions the people behind Faytex — from talent, training and welfare to the culture that makes the factory feel like family.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Marian Awo Agbolo
Shapes the Faytex brand voice, community programmes and partnerships that keep the pink flag flying across Ghana.
Stock Manager
Daniel Bortsie
Manages raw materials and finished-goods inventory so every Faytex pack reaches shelves — and Market Queens — on time.
Production Manager
Aliu Abdulahi
Runs the production floor day-to-day, holding every Faytex pad to the quality standard Ghanaian women trust.
The Rebirth
2021. The fire. And the comeback.
In 2021, a devastating fire destroyed our original production facility.
Buildings can be rebuilt, purpose cannot be destroyed.
Driven by the resilience of our people and our commitment to the women who depend on Faytex, we rebuilt stronger than ever.
Today, our modern manufacturing facility in Kpone stands as a symbol of perseverance, innovation and the belief that every challenge is an opportunity to build something better.
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Days we stopped
3x
Capacity increase
200+
Jobs reinstated
The Fire and The Comeback
Hundreds of Ghanaian women & men make every pack.
The Faytex Brand Film
Inside our Kpone Factory.
Cinematic drone shots, the machinery, and the women who run it.
The Pride of Ghana — Inside the Kpone Factory
Made in Ghana
The DNA of a Faytex Pad
Every Faytex pad is thoughtfully designed to deliver the comfort, protection and confidence women deserve.
From soft, skin-friendly materials to reliable absorbency and secure protection, every layer is carefully engineered to support women through every stage of their day.
Proudly manufactured in Ghana, every Faytex product reflects decades of manufacturing expertise, continuous innovation and an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Because confidence starts with protection you can trust.
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