Diageo appoints John Musunga as Africa Managing Director - Food Business Middle East & Africa

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    "excerpt": "AFRICA – Diageo has appointed John Musunga as Managing Director, Africa, effective July 1, 2026, reinforcing the global beverages company’s long-term commitment to Africa as a strategic growth market. Musunga assumes leadership of Diageo’s Africa business after a career spanning more than 25 years across Africa, Europe and Asia, including nearly two decades in chief executive and senior leadership positions within and outside the company. He succeeds to the role with extensive experience in business transformation, commercial growth and leadership across diverse and complex markets. Most recently, Musunga served as Managing Director for Diageo’s South, West and Central Africa business, where he oversaw operations across more than 30 markets. Before that, he was Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria, leading the company through a period of significant business transformation and renewed growth. In his new position, Musunga will relocate from London to Nairobi, where he will be based. Diageo said the move reflects its confidence in Kenya’s role as a leading regional business and financial hub that supports the company’s long-term ambitions across Africa. Musunga joined Diageo in 2021 as Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL). During his tenure, he played a key role in rebuilding business momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic and...",
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