Diageo Plc Archives

A photo collage of Hina Nagarajan, Diageo President, Africa and Jane Karuku, EABL Group CEO

Is EABL Next on the Market as Diageo Steadily Exits Africa?

East African Breweries Limited (EABL), one of the crown jewels in Kenya’s corporate sector, is now at the centre of market speculation following a broader strategic pivot by its parent company, Diageo

May 22, 2025

East Africa·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Sir Ivan Menezes 1959 – 2023 spent over 25 years at Diageo, 10 of those as CEO. He was due to retire on 30th June 2023

SIR IVAN MENEZES 1959 – 2023: ‘Captain Morgan’ of the Diageo Ship ‘Walks’ On

Sir Ivan Menezes the ‘Captain Morgan’ of the Diageo Plc ship has passed on, after a short illness. “This is an incredibly sad day. Ivan was undoubtedly one of the finest leaders

June 8, 2023

C-Suite Leadership·Executive Profiles·The Big Story

Diageo PLC CEO Ivan Menezes (left) shares a Tusker Lager with EABL MD Jane Karuku during the 2-in-1 centennial celebrations for EABL and Tusker Lager in May 2022 at Nairobi National Park.

OPEN LETTER: Innovation, resilience, people and good governance- Jane Karuku, EABL Plc Chief Executive, explains the secret to EABL’s 100 years

This week is special for us at East African Breweries Plc (EABL). On December 14, 1922, the first batch of beer made from our then-makeshift brewery at Ruaraka was delivered to The

December 21, 2022

Business & Markets·The Big Story

Baker Magunda, by all means, one of Uganda’s greatest exports to the world, has been hailed by Guinness Nigeria Plc Board Chairman, Omobola Johnson as a strong, passionate and inspiring leader whose strategic focus has contributed to the growth and success of the company.

After leading Guinness Nigeria Plc back to profitability and 23 years with Diageo Plc, Baker Magunda to retire this October

After 23 years with Diageo Plc, 16 of them as Chief Executive in various Diageo country operations, Baker Magunda, is retiring from the Group. With over 200 brands and sales in more than 180

October 8, 2022

C-Suite Leadership·The Big Story