Foremost brewer, Guinness Nigeria Plc, has announced two key changes to its board of directors with the appointment of a new non-executive director and retirement of another.
In a corporate filing with the Nigerian exchange Limited, the company announced the appointment of Diageo’s Global Talent Director, Ms. Joan Hodgins, as a Non-Executive Director and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors with effect from July 1, 2023.
On the flip side, it also disclosed the retirement of Mr. Dayalan Nayager from his position as a member of its Board of Directors effective June 30, 2023.
The company stated that the board changes followed recent developments within its parent company, Diageo Plc, to allow Mr. Dayalan Nayager to assume expanded responsibilities at the Executive Group Management level.
According to the company, the appointment of Ms Hodgins will also see the strengthening of the Board with the vast experience she brings to the Board in the area of human resources management, people, and talent while also improving diversity on the Board.
Guinness Nigeria’s Board Chair, Dr. Omobola Johnson was quoted as saying these changes within the organization are in line with the business’s growth ambitions.
“Mr. Nayager has contributed in no small measure to the success of Guinness Nigeria Plc. while serving as Board Vice-Chair and non-executive director in the last year. The Board is grateful for his service to the company and even more excited to see him take on newer challenges and responsibilities in different capacities within Diageo.”
