The Board of Directors of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has formally announced the resignation of Ms. Risper Ohaga from her dual roles as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. Her departure will take effect on 30 June 2026, marking the conclusion of a significant chapter in the company’s leadership. According to the announcement, Ms. Ohaga is stepping down to pursue interests outside the EABL Group, a move aligned with her personal career aspirations.
Ms. Ohaga has been a pivotal figure at EABL since her appointment in February 2020. Throughout her tenure, she has been widely recognized for her financial expertise and decisive leadership. Her strategic management of the company’s balance sheet and funding structures was particularly crucial during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring that EABL’s strategic objectives remained fully financed while maintaining rigorous cost control. This stewardship contributed directly to the company’s sustained strong performance.
EABL’s Financial Stewardship Under Ms. Ohaga
Beyond financial management, her impact extended across several key areas of the business. She played an instrumental role in enhancing operational performance, strengthening internal controls and corporate governance, and fostering talent development within the finance team. Her efforts also significantly deepened EABL’s relationships with the investment community. Under her guidance, the EABL finance function earned multiple accolades for financial reporting, underscoring a commitment to transparency and excellence.
Her leadership has been celebrated both internally and externally. Ms. Ohaga’s notable achievements include receiving The Women on Boards Award 2024, The Inclusive Leader Award in East Africa 2024, and the CFO of the Year 2024 award. She was also a finalist for the CFO of the Year Awards in 2025. Furthermore, she has contributed to broader industry initiatives, notably supporting sustainability efforts through her role on ICPAK’s National Sustainability Steerco and serving as a resource person at various leadership forums.
The Board of Directors has expressed its profound gratitude for Ms. Ohaga’s contributions. In a statement, the Board thanked her for her “visionary leadership across the organization and her exemplary commitment to the business and its stakeholders.” Currently, the process for appointing her successor has been initiated.
This transition comes at a time when EABL continues to build on a platform of robust governance and financial discipline, a foundation to which Ms. Ohaga substantially contributed.
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