International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), a part of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), one of the world’s largest brewers, has announced the appointment of Nicholas Kade as its new Managing Director, to take effect from March 01, 2026.
According to the company, Nicholas Kade will be taking over from its current Managing Director, Mr. Carlos Coutino, who is moving to another leadership position.
The new Managing Director, Nicholas Kade, is a senior commercial leader with over 15 years’ experience driving growth and transformation across Africa.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Kade served as the Sales Director of International Breweries Plc, responsible for national sales strategy, commercial execution, and performance delivery in a high-growth, complex market.
He possesses a bachelor’s degree in business management, an honors degree in business management, and a Master’s of Commerce (with Distinction), all from Stellenbosch University; complemented by a Postgraduate Programme in Business from GIBS Business School, University of Pretoria.
Mr. Kade joined AB InBev through a highly competitive Graduate Management Trainee programme, providing a strong foundation in end-to-end commercial leadership.
He progressed through multiple Commercial Director roles in South Africa, with accountability for sales strategy, revenue growth, route-to-market execution, and leadership of large, diverse teams across regions. He has a track record of leading customer experience transformation, business enablement implementation, and delivering sustainable commercial results.
International Breweries Plc (IBPLC) is a proud part of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world’s largest brewer with over 500 brands and producer of Trophy Lager, Hero Lager, Castle Lite, Budweiser, among others. As part of a global brand, International Breweries has a dream of bringing people together for a Future with More Cheers through the building of great brands that stand the test of time using the finest natural ingredients.