Nigerian Breweries has appointed Nkechi Runsewe as its new human resources director effective August 1, 2026.
The company said in a statement that Mrs Runsewe will replace Grace Omo-Lamai, who is set to retire on July 28, 2026 after nearly 10 years in the role.
According to the statement, Runsewe joins Nigerian Breweries from its parent company HEINEKEN, where she served as global head of talent management.
The company said she would help drive the implementation of its EverGreen 2030 strategy by focusing on organisational structure, leadership development, workforce capability and performance management.
Managing director Thibaut Boidin said the company was pleased to welcome Runsewe to its management team.
“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,” he said.
Nigerian Breweries said Runsewe had worked across several industries including telecommunications, media, consulting, financial services and consumer goods.
Before joining HEINEKEN in 2021, she held leadership roles at Etisalat, M Net Africa and Diageo.
The company said that while at HEINEKEN, she worked on leadership development, succession planning and performance frameworks across different operating companies.
Reacting to her appointment, Runsewe said she looked forward to working with teams across the company to strengthen leadership and talent development.
“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,” she said.
The company also acknowledged the contributions of Omo Lamai during her time as human resources director.
According to Nigerian Breweries, the company received several workplace and human resources recognitions during her tenure, including Great Place To Work Silver recognition in 2021 and Top Employer Certification in Nigeria and Africa in 2026.
