Nairobi, Kenya, February 2026 – APA Apollo Group has announced the appointment of Risper Genga Ohaga as its incoming Group Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. She will succeed Ashok Shah MBS, who retires after 14 years as Group CEO and a distinguished 50-year career in the insurance industry.
Risper joins the Group from East African Breweries Ltd (EABL), where she has served as Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director since 2020. In that capacity, she has been responsible for developing and driving strategy alongside the Group Managing Director, Board and Executive team, while providing functional leadership across finance, taxation, financial reporting, treasury management, and business performance. EABL, a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, is one of the largest consumer businesses in Eastern Africa.
Before EABL, Risper held senior leadership roles within Barclays Africa Group Limited, including Chief Finance Officer for Barclays Bank Zambia Plc and Managing Director, Barclays Internal Audit, Africa RBB. Her earlier tenure at Barclays Bank saw her serve as Regional Director, Internal Audit, covering multiple East and West African markets. She began her career at KPMG, where she rose to Senior Manager, building strong foundations in audit and financial governance.
Risper also brings valuable board experience, having served as a Non-Executive Director at APA Insurance Limited and at I&M Bank Ltd, where she contributes to governance and risk oversight. Her previous role as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Board Audit and Risk Committee at APA Insurance provides her with deep familiarity with the Group’s operations and governance framework.
About APA Apollo Group
APA Apollo Group, through Apollo Investments Limited, is one of the leading financial services groups in East Africa. The Group includes APA Insurance (Kenya and Uganda), APA Life Assurance, Apollo Asset Management, and the Apollo Conference Centre. Established in 1977, Apollo has grown into a diversified financial services organization, underwriting general, health, life, and pension products while also offering fund management and investment advisory services. The Group is recognized for its commitment to innovation, integrity, and customer service across the insurance and financial services sectors.
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