Hariss International Limited, one of Uganda’s foremost food and beverage manufacturers, has announced the appointment of Eunice Waweru as its new chief financial officer (CFO). The appointment marks a significant step forward for the company, as it continues to solidify its position as a key player in Uganda’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
Eunice Waweru brings with her a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in financial management and strategic leadership across East Africa and beyond. Her impressive career journey includes senior roles at renowned companies such as East African Breweries Plc (EABL), where she served as group financial controller, and Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of Diageo, where she was finance and strategy director for over four years. During her time at UBL, Waweru was responsible for driving financial performance and strategic initiatives across Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, East DR Congo, and other export markets.
Eunice’s academic and professional credentials are equally commendable. She holds an MBA in corporate finance from the University of Dallas and a Bachelor's degree in finance and risk management from St. Mary’s University. In addition to her formal education, she has completed advanced executive leadership programmes from globally recognised institutions, including Harvard Business School and IESE Business School. This extensive background positions her as an asset to Hariss International, particularly as the company looks to strengthen its financial performance and broaden its market reach.
Reflecting on the appointment, Simon Harvey, managing director of Hariss welcomed her strategic leadership and guidance.
"Eunice will head the finance department including information technology and procurement reporting to the board and investors. She is passionate about people and team development, coaching and is involved in various community service projects. She brings a lot of knowledge in ESG and AI, and I am excited to see her apply her experience and skills to help our business reach its goals in 2024 and beyond," Simon said.
