GHANA – Felicite Nson, a Cameroonian national, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc, effective from September 28, 2023.
Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc is a subsidiary of Diageo Plc and is the only fully integrated beverage company listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE).
Felicite Nson holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School in France and a degree in international marketing from the University of Hartford. She has further acuminated her skills through training at the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD).
With over two decades of experience in the brewing industry, she has held various roles at Guinness Cameroon, including Marketing Director and Sales Director. She also served as the Managing Director of Guinness Cameroon from 2019 to 2022.
Before joining Guinness Cameroon in 2014, Nson amassed her experience and expertise with major multinational companies such as McCann Erickson Cameroun, MTN Cameroon, and the Coca-Cola Company.
In her new role as the Managing Director of Guinness Ghana Breweries, she will be responsible for spearheading the growth and development of Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited.
Nson- the second woman to hold this position in the history of the group – is also expected to drive the company’s sustainability initiatives.
“We are delighted to welcome Felicite to the Guinness Ghana family,” said Dr. Felix Addo, Board Chairman of Guinness Ghana.
Nson is a highly qualified and experienced leader who is well-equipped to take Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited to the next level.
She is passionate about the brewing industry and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of her employees and the communities in which she works.
“We are operating in a time of intense disruption, but we do have a sound business strategy and the right people,” Nsom said.
“I am optimistic about what the future holds and our ability to create incremental value for all our key stakeholders.”
