Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has announced the appointment of Waldemar von Lieres as the new Managing Director, effective January 1, 2025.
Von Lieres will take over from Peter Simons, who will retire on July 1, 2025.
Simons, who has held various management positions within the HEINEKEN Group across Europe, Asia, and Africa, has been with the company since 1991.
Von Lieres, currently serving as NBL’s Finance Director, brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to his new role.
Appointed as the Finance Director of NBL in 2019, Von Lieres was also part of the HEINEKEN-Distell-NBL merger on NBL’s behalf.
He played a crucial part in the NBL-related merger activities, specifically working to have the deal approved by the NBL shareholders and being part of the integration project team for NBL and Distell Namibia.
Known for his commitment to excellence, innovative problem-solving, and empowering leadership style, Waldemar, with the support of the NBL team, is well-positioned to guide NBL through its next phase of success within the HEINEKEN Beverages family.