Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of Nkechi Runsewe as its new Human Resources Director, reinforcing the company’s leadership structure as it advances its growth and transformation agenda.
The appointment, which takes effect on August 1, 2026, brings an accomplished human capital executive into the brewer’s top management team. Runsewe joins Nigerian Breweries from HEINEKEN’s global operations, where she held a senior leadership position focused on talent development, succession planning and workforce performance across multiple international markets.
Her arrival comes at a crucial period for the brewing giant as it seeks to strengthen organisational effectiveness, build leadership capacity and sustain business momentum following its recent financial recovery and return to profitability.
Brandspur Brand News gathered that Runsewe has built an extensive career spanning the consumer goods, telecommunications and media industries, working with multinational organisations across Africa and global markets. Her expertise covers talent management, leadership development, organisational culture, employee engagement and strategic workforce planning.
Industry observers believe her international experience will support Nigerian Breweries’ efforts to attract, develop and retain high-performing talent while positioning the company to respond effectively to evolving business and market demands.
Runsewe has previously held key leadership roles at HEINEKEN, Diageo, Etisalat and M-Net Africa, where she contributed to workforce transformation initiatives and leadership development programmes. She is also recognised for promoting inclusive workplace practices and supporting initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for diverse talent across organisations.
She succeeds Grace Omo-Lamai, who is set to retire after years of service leading the company’s human resources function. Omo-Lamai played a significant role in strengthening Nigerian Breweries’ people strategy and organisational culture, helping to navigate periods of industry change and business transformation.
The latest appointment underscores Nigerian Breweries’ commitment to leveraging global expertise to strengthen its leadership bench as the company positions itself for sustained growth, operational excellence and long-term competitiveness within Nigeria’s beverage industry.
