Mrs Nkechi Runsewe has been appointed as the new Human Resources Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc.
A statement on Friday disclosed that the appointment is effective Saturday, August 1, 2026.
She replaces Ms Grace Omo-Lamai, who will retire from the company on July 28, 2026, after nearly a decade of distinguished service and impactful leadership.
The appointee will play a central role in translating Nigerian Breweries’ EverGreen 2030 strategy into execution by shaping the organisation’s design, leadership behaviours, workforce capabilities and performance systems to deliver sustained volume growth, cost discipline, and repeatable performance.
She joined the organisation from its parent company HEINEKEN, bringing strong global experience in talent management and organisational development.
As Global Head of Talent Management at HEINEKEN, she strengthened leadership pipelines across the business, significantly improving succession readiness and advancing performance and development frameworks across HEINEKEN operating companies.
Since joining HEINEKEN in September 2021, Mrs Runsewe has built trusted partnerships across and beyond the People Function and strengthened global Communities of Practice and is recognised for her collaborative, pragmatic approach to continuous improvement, establishing a strong foundation for her team and successor. Prior to her current role, she served as Regional Talent Lead for the Africa, Middle East, and Eastern Europe (AMEE) Region.
“We are delighted to welcome Nkechi Runsewe to the Nigerian Breweries Management Team at a pivotal moment for our business,” the Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries, Mr Thibaut Boidin, said.
“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,” he added.
Commenting on her appointment, Mrs Runsewe said, “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.”
