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Gabriel Opoku-Asare<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Diageo Plc has appointed Gabriel Opoku-Asare, as Head of Society (Sustainability and Responsibility) \u2013 Africa Region. His appointment takes effect from 1st<\/sup> February 2019.<\/p>\n

In his new role, Gabriel will lead Diageo\u2019s Sustainability and Responsibility strategy across the beverage giants\u2019 13 priority markets, comprising 4 business units which are Africa Emerging Markets, East Africa, Southern Africa and Nigeria.<\/p>\n

He will also be leading the agenda to shape the future of the business and accountable for driving and leading programmes and campaigns which focus on Water, Skills, Environment and Local Raw Materials (LRM).<\/p>\n

Additionally, he will be accountable for regional supra national engagement with opinion leaders at institutions such as AFFRO, Africa Union, UNITAR and UNDP.<\/p>\n

Previously, he was the Corporate Relations Director at Guinness Ghana Breweries Plc (GGBPLC), a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, where as a member of the executive management team, he strategically positioned the company\u2019s communications and sustainability agenda to be recognized among its peers as a leading, trusted and respected consumer brands company in Ghana.<\/p>\n

Under his leadership the GGGBPLC brand was recognized on various awards platforms including the CSR Company of the Year, CSR Manufacturing Company of the Year, among others at the Ghana CSR Excellence Awards, Best Practices in Sustainable Manufacturing at the AGI Ghana Industry Awards,<\/p>\n

Recently, he was adjudged CSR Practitioner of the year at the 2018 Ghana CSR Excellence Awards for his strategic leadership and relentless efforts to drive and execute the company\u2019s sustainability agenda.<\/p>\n

Before joining GGBPLC, he was the Head of Corporate Affairs at Unilever Ghana, a member of Unilever Ghana Leadership Team and a member of Unilever Africa Region Sustainable Business and Communications Leadership Team.<\/p>\n

Gabriel holds a BSc in Land Economy from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Masters in International Relations from University of Leicester and Executive Education Certificate in Shared Value Strategy from Harvard Business School.<\/p>\n

The International Campaigns Director for Diageo Africa, Damon Ansell said, \u201cWe are very pleased to have Gabriel join the Africa team. We believe his knowledge and experience in Stakeholder engagement, Public Policy and Sustainable Development will be invaluable to Diageo\u2019s Africa ambition as we continue to shape the future of the business in Diageo\u2019s developing markets\u201d.<\/p>\n

Gavin Pike, Managing Director, GGBPLC commenting on his appointment said Gabriel\u2019s has been a key member of the Ghana Executive team, who over the last few years has contributed immensely to support the business\u2019 commercial and sustainability agenda<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can only wish him well\u00a0 on the impressive career trajectory, as his appointment once again underscores Diageo\u2019s growth plan for employees across its markets and also reinforces Diageo as a great place to work\u201d, he added.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Source: Ghana\/Starrfmonline.com\/103.5FM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n