Introducing Zambian Breweries' New Country Director: Thais Cavinatto

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Zambian Breweries is proud to announce the appointment of Thais Cavinatto as its new Country Director, marking an exciting chapter in the company's journey of excellence and innovation.

Ms. Cavinatto succeeds Michelle Kilpin, who admirably led the team from July 2021 and has since transitioned to the role of Country Director for Zambian Breweries' parent company, AB InBev's operations in Tanzania.

"I am truly honored to join a company with such a rich heritage and a steadfast commitment to excellence," expressed Ms. Cavinatto. "I eagerly anticipate collaborating with the talented team at Zambian Breweries and contributing to the ongoing success of the company."

Bringing over eight years of extensive experience in the global beverage sector under AB InBev, Ms. Cavinatto has held various leadership roles, including her most recent position as Global BEES Vice President, Frontline Transformation. Her tenure saw her spearheading transformative initiatives, such as driving digital sales transformation through the expansion of the BEES digital platform and empowering thousands of female retailers through BEES Together.

Renowned for her visionary leadership and ability to deliver sustainable business results, Ms. Cavinatto's journey began as an Investment Banking Analyst with Goldman Sachs Brazil before venturing into roles at Ambev, where she held positions ranging from RTM Manager to Director of Technology Strategy. Her tenure culminated in her role as Global B2B Director at BEES, AB InBev's innovative business-to-business e-commerce platform.

Ms. Cavinatto holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas (Getulio Vargas Foundation) and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence and professional growth.

Tawanda Hojane, Director of Corporate Affairs at Zambian Breweries, warmly welcomed Ms. Cavinatto, expressing confidence in her global perspective, strategic acumen, and proven leadership capabilities. "We are thrilled to have Ms. Thais Cavinatto join Zambian Breweries as Country Director," remarked Hojane. "Her wealth of experience and forward-thinking approach will undoubtedly propel our company to new heights in this dynamic industry."

As Zambian Breweries continues its mission to set new benchmarks in the beverage sector, Ms. Cavinatto's appointment heralds a promising era of innovation, growth, and unparalleled excellence. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Ms. Thais Cavinatto as she leads Zambian Breweries into a vibrant future.

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