INDUSTRY APPOINTMENTS

Olukemi Ogunsakin joins Guinness Nigeria in senior communications role

By our African Marketing Confederation News Team | 2026

She comes to the Tolaram-owned brewing giant after working in corporate communications positions for the likes of Coca-Cola and Rite Foods.

Guinness Nigeria has announced the appointment of Olukemi Ogunsakin as Head of Corporate Communications, Sustainability and CSR.

Ogunsakin is described as an experienced and versatile professional with over 14 years of experience across business operations and support functions such as corporate affairs, sustainability, corporate communications and corporate social responsibility.

Photo: Guinness Nigeria

She has worked in the telecommunications and FMCG sectors and was most recently Corporate Communications Manager at Rite Foods, a Nigerian food and beverage company.

Her previous roles include serving as Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Lead at Coca-Cola HBC, with responsibility for implementing the corporate affairs initiatives, managing stakeholders and regulators, as well as implementing mission sustainability goals.

Ogunsakin also has experience as a data analyst, key account manager, and sales and customer service representative.

A business that is committed to creating lasting value

She comments: “For me, Joining Guinness Nigeria is about contributing to a business that is committed to creating lasting value for people, communities and the planet.

“The ambition to ‘Build for More’ (the current strategic theme for Guinness Nigeria) reflects a clear understanding that long-term growth must be responsible, inclusive and sustainable. From environmental stewardship to positive community impact, Guinness Nigeria continues to show that strong brands are built not only on performance, but on purpose.

“I’m excited to work with teams and partners to deepen impact, strengthen trust and help to shape a future where business success and societal progress advance together.”

Ogunsakin holds a Master of Business Administration from University of South Wales, as well as Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Nigeria.

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