East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director, Risper Genga Ohaga, effective June 30, 2026.
In a public announcement on January 14, EABL’s Board of Directors confirmed that Ohaga will be leaving to pursue interests outside the EABL Group, aligning with her career aspirations.
The decision marks the end of a six-year tenure during which she played a pivotal role in steering the company’s financial strategy and governance.
Her successor will be named in a separate communication.
End of an Era at EABL
In its statement, the board praised Ohaga for her visionary leadership and commitment to advancing EABL’s financial resilience and stakeholder engagement.
During her tenure, she was instrumental in optimizing the company’s balance sheet and ensuring robust funding strategies, particularly during the challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Risper has diligently served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors since February 2020. During her tenure, Risper has distinguished herself for her financial acuity and bold decision-making, optimizing the company’s balance sheet and funding during and after the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure that the strategy is fully funded while costs are well managed to deliver strong results.”
EABL highlighted her role in strengthening governance frameworks, deepening investor relations, and driving sustainability within the organization.
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These efforts, according to the company, have positioned the company as a leader in responsible business practices across the region.
“She has been instrumental in driving performance, strengthening controls and governance, building talent and deepening investor relations. EABL Finance has won multiple financial reporting awards under her leadership.”
Award Winning Ohaga
Beyond her corporate achievements, Ohaga has earned recognition as a celebrated leader in the business community.
She was honored with The Women on Boards Award in 2024, the Inclusive Leader Award – East Africa 2024, and named CFO of the Year in 2024.
She was also a finalist for the 2025 CFO of the Year Awards.
Her influence extended to sustainability initiatives, where she supported ICPAK’s National Sustainability Steerco and served as a resource person at various leadership forums.
The board expressed gratitude for her contributions, stating that the other employees have had a good role model to look up to.
“The Board takes this opportunity to thank Risper for her visionary leadership across the organization and her exemplary commitment to the business and its stakeholders. The Board wishes Risper the very best for the future.”
Risper Ohaga’s Education and Early Career
Risper Genga Ohaga earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Accounting from the University of Nairobi between 1996 and 1999.
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She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-Kenya), completing her professional qualification at Strathmore University in the mid-1990s.
Her career began in external audit at KPMG Kenya in September 1999, working up to Senior Manager over nearly nine years.
In December 2008, she transitioned to Barclays Africa Group (now ABSA), starting as Regional Director for Internal Audit covering Eastern and Western Africa (Dec 2008 – Oct 2011), then serving as Director for Africa Internal Audit based in Johannesburg (Nov 2011 – Dec 2013).
From January 2014 to November 2015, she served as Managing Director, Internal Audit, Africa RBB at Barclays.
In November 2015, she assumed the role of Chief Finance Officer at Barclays Bank Zambia Plc, a position she held until February 2020.
In February 2020, she joined East African Breweries Plc as Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director.
Alongside her executive role, she serves as a Non‑Executive Director at I&M Bank Ltd since February 2023 and APA Insurance Ltd since Jan 2022.
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