Nigerian Breweries Sales Director Emmanuel Oriakhi Retires

By Aduragbemi Omiyale

The Sales Director of Nigerian Breweries, Mr Emmanuel Oriakhi, has retired from the organisation after more than two decades of service.

A statement signed by the company’s Corporate Affairs Director, Uzodinma Odenigbo, confirmed the retirement of Mr Oriakhi, effective November 10, 2026.

Nigerian Breweries thanked him for his dedication, leadership, and contributions to the company and the wider Heineken organisation over the past 23 years, wishing him and his family continued success in the next chapter.

The retiree joined Nigerian Breweries in 2003 as a Commercial Management Trainee and went on to build a career spanning Marketing, Commercial and Sales leadership, both in Nigeria and internationally.

Between 2015 and 2018, he served as Manager, Business Development for Heineken Global Commerce (AMEE), before returning to Nigeria as Marketing Director in September 2018.

During his six years as Marketing Director, he led marketing and innovation for the brewer, contributing significantly to the growth and evolution of Nigerian Breweries’ brand portfolio, including the introduction of Desperados, Zagg, Legend Twist, Goldberg Black, and Heineken 45cl.

In March 2025, Mr Oriakhi was appointed Sales Director, bringing his broad commercial experience to lead the company’s sales function, helping to advance trade execution, strengthen sales capabilities, and improve customer service.