Nairobi, Jan. 14 -- East African Breweries Limited (EABL) chief financial officer Risper Ohaga will leave her position at the end of June, ending a six-year tenure during which she played a central role in strengthening the brewer's financial position and governance.

The exit comes ahead of EABL's parent company Diageo selling its 65 percent stake to Japan's Asahi Group, which will control the beer maker going forward.

In a staff announcement on Tuesday, EABL Group Chief Executive Officer Jane Karuku and Group Human Resources Director Jackie Chimhanzi said Ms Ohaga will leave the company to pursue interests in line with her career aspirations.

She will remain in office until June 30, to allow for an orderly transition, with her success...