Nerissa Josias

Nerissa Josias currently serves as VP Finance at Diageo, starting in September 2024, where responsibilities include developing and executing the financial strategy for the South, West, and Central Africa Region. Prior to this role, Nerissa held the position of CFO for Johnson & Johnson in France and the Sub Sahara Africa and Nigeria cluster, overseeing financial leadership and strategic direction. At Anheuser-Busch InBev, Nerissa served as Head of Plant Finance and Manufacturing and Supply Finance Controller, focusing on financial support for manufacturing operations. Earlier experience includes a role as Group Statutory and Reporting Accountant at Clicks Group and as a Senior External Auditor at EY, providing audit services to listed companies. Nerissa holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Cape Town and completed the SAB Financial Insights Way program in 2012.