Guinness Nigeria Appoints First Female Chairman, Omobola Johnson

Guinness Nigeria Changes Board of Directors, Appoints Omobola Johnson As First Female Chairman.

Mr. Babatunde Savage, the long-serving and indefatigable Board Chair of Guinness Nigeria, has given notice that he will retire on June 30, 2021. Dr. Omobola Johnson, a pioneer Nigerian Minister of Communication and Technology and a member of the Guinness Nigeria Board of Directors, will be named and assume the position of Board Chair with effect from July 1, 2021.

Mr. Savage expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the wonderful Guinness Nigeria story over the last four decades in a letter notifying the Board of Directors of his retirement in accordance with relevant Corporate Governance regulations.

He also expressed gratitude to the Boards of Guinness Nigeria and Diageo UK for providing him with the opportunity to serve in a variety of capacities, first as an employee in various strategic senior positions, then as an Executive Director, and finally as Chair of the Board, a position he has held for twelve eventful and progressive years. He also expressed his unwavering love for Guinness Nigeria, Diageo, and the company’s well-known brands. “After nearly 40 incredible years, my journey with Guinness Nigeria is coming to an end, and now is the time for me to exit this stage. I’m so proud to be a part of this amazing business with such a rich history that constantly reminds you that you’re standing on the shoulders of giants. He said, “Guinness Nigeria is and will always be family to me.”

Babatunde Savage was appointed Chair of the Board in 2009 after serving in a number of executive positions within the organization, including Company Treasurer, Director of Finance, Director of Corporate Planning, Company Secretary, Corporate Affairs Director, and Deputy Managing Director. Savage’s journey in Guinness Nigeria has been impressive, overcoming so many challenges in various capacities and delivering many wins and milestones for the business.