Today, AB InBev announced a change to the Senior Leadership Team.
Thiago Porto, Chief People Officer of the Middle Americas Zone (MAZ) will succeed Nelson Jamel as Chief People Officer of AB InBev. Nelson Jamel will step down after 5 years as Chief People Officer of AB InBev and depart the company after a 30-year career to pursue other opportunities.
During his 23-year career with the company, Thiago has held various leadership positions across sales, supply and people and he currently serves as the People leader for MAZ. He was a critical player in helping transform MAZ, driving organizational design, integration initiatives and standardizing zone ways of working. Thiago understands the importance of culture and has worked to significantly improve employee engagement in the zone during his tenure.
Jamel held leadership roles across South America, Middle America, Europe, North America and at Global HQ during his three-decade career with AB InBev. Among his many accomplishments, Jamel played a pivotal role in the Ambev-Interbrew merger and he delivered strong financial results across multiple geographies during his three different tenures as Zone CFO. Most recently, as the company’s Chief People Officer, Jamel was instrumental in evolving the operating model – leading transformative initiatives in talent, rewards, structure and culture. The company thanks Jamel for his leadership and for being an ambassador of AB InBev culture throughout his career.
These changes will be effective January 1, 2026.
