Risper Genga Ohaga will step down as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) at the end of June 2026, concluding a six‑year tenure marked by strategic financial leadership and resilience.
Her exit comes shortly after the Asahi Group’s acquisition of Diageo’s stake in Diageo Kenya Ltd and UDV Kenya, a period of significant corporate transition.
Professional Expertise
Risper is a seasoned finance executive with a proven track record of transformational leadership, performance delivery, and governance excellence across multiple jurisdictions. Her core expertise includes:
- Driving performance and regulatory management
- Financial control and statutory accounting under IFRS
- Taxation, planning, and budgeting
- Risk management and internal audit
- Investor relations and boardroom leadership
Academic and Professional Credentials
She is a Certified Public Accountant (Kenya) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Nairobi. Her professional journey reflects a blend of technical mastery and strategic vision, positioning her as one of East Africa’s most accomplished finance leaders.
Legacy and Outlook
During her tenure at EABL, Risper optimized the company’s balance sheet, strengthened governance, and deepened investor relations, earning recognition as a transformational leader. She describes herself as an “experienced Chief Finance Officer with a demonstrated track record of transformational leadership, performance and delivery.”
Her successor will be announced separately, but her departure is expected to be closely watched by industry stakeholders given her influence on EABL’s financial strategy and her broader contributions to corporate sustainability and leadership in East Africa.
