Andrew Kilonzo has been appointed as the Managing Director, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) with effect from April 1, 2022.
Andrew replaces Alvin Mbugua who was appointed to lead the Caribbean & Central America business with the Latin America and Caribbean region late last year.
“The Board of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) is pleased to announce that Andrew Kilonzo has been appointed as the Managing Director, Uganda Breweries Limited with effect from April 1, 2022,” said UBL board chairman Japheth Katto.
“Congratulations Andrew, we wish you success in this new assignment and have confidence that you shall transform UBL to the next level.”
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Andrew has held several Executive roles across Diageo. He is currently the Managing Director of Meta Abo business in Ethiopia where he is managing the transition of the Ethiopian beer business to BGI Castel.
He previously served as the Sales Director in Uganda at Uganda Breweries from 2010 to 2013, driving a turnaround within the business during this significant period when new investment in UBL was just starting.
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Prior to the Ethiopia role, he was the Commercial Director at Kenya Breweries Limited since 2016, where he leveraged cutting-edge technology tools to build efficiency and effectiveness.
Andrew also served as Sales Director for the Premium Trade business in Kenya from 2013, where he led the spirits transformation by driving a robust IPS and reserve brands consumer participation.
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