BGI-Ethiopia appoints Pierre-Emmanuel Medard as the new CEO. Emanuel replaces Herve Milhade, who announced his intention to retire from Castel Group. Emmanuel Medard brings over 25 years of industry expertise as he takes the helm starting May 1, 2025. Most recently, he served as CEO of Castel’s operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he delivered outstanding results across the beverage portfolio. After joining the Castel Group a decade ago, he held senior leadership roles in Ivory Coast and served as CEO of Castel’s subsidiaries in Gambia and Senegal.

“I’m honored to join BGI-Ethiopia at such an exciting time,” said Emmanuel. “Together with our employees and stakeholders, I look forward to continuing to build on the company’s success and exploring new ways to create lasting value.”