Nigerian Breweries Plc appoints Nkechi Runsewe as Human Resources Director

Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of Nkechi Runsewe as its new Human Resources Director, a role she will assume on August 1, 2026. Runsewe transitions to this position from its parent company, HEINEKEN, where she held significant global responsibilities. She succeeds Grace Omo-Lamai, who is set to retire on July 28, 2026, after a distinguished tenure of almost ten years.

In her new capacity, Runsewe is tasked with a pivotal role in driving the company's EverGreen 2030 strategy. Her responsibilities will encompass shaping the organizational structure, fostering leadership behaviors, enhancing workforce capabilities, and refining performance systems. The ultimate goal is to achieve sustained volume growth, maintain cost discipline, and ensure repeatable business performance.

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We are delighted to welcome Nkechi Runsewe to the Nigerian Breweries Management Team at a pivotal moment for our business. Nkechi brings deep expertise in talent management and a strong track record of driving high-performance cultures across geographies. Her leadership will be critical as we continue to build a future-ready organisation, strengthen our people capabilities and deliver our EverGreen 2030 ambitions.

Thibaut Boidin, Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, expressed delight at Runsewe's appointment, citing her extensive expertise in talent management and her proven track record in cultivating high-performance cultures across various regions. "Her leadership will be critical as we continue to build a future-ready organization, strengthen our people capabilities and deliver our EverGreen 2030 ambitions," Boidin stated.

Runsewe brings a wealth of global experience from HEINEKEN, where she served as Global Head of Talent Management. In that role, she was instrumental in strengthening leadership pipelines, improving succession readiness, and advancing performance and development frameworks across HEINEKEN's global operations. Her background also includes senior leadership positions at major organizations such as Etisalat, M-Net Africa, and Diageo, providing her with multi-industry experience.

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I am honoured to join Nigerian Breweries at such an important moment in its journey. The company’s strong legacy, combined with its forward-looking EverGreen 2030 strategy, presents a unique opportunity to build an even stronger, high-performing organisation. I look forward to working closely with our teams to strengthen our leadership capabilities, deepen our talent pipeline, and foster a culture where our people can thrive and deliver sustainable growth for the business.