Ram Solayappan Appointed Marketing Director at Guinness Nigeria

Guinness Nigeria has appointed Ram Solayappan as the new Marketing & Innovations Director, following the exit of Yinka Bakare, who stepped down on January 31, 2026, to explore opportunities outside the company. The announcement was made in an internal communication from Girish Sharma, the Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria.

Sharma commended Bakare for strengthening the company's market foundation and expressed confidence in Solayappan's ability to accelerate Guinness Nigeria's growth agenda. Solayappan, who has 15 years of experience in sales and marketing across Nigeria and India, has expertise in brand management, route-to-market strategy, business intelligence, and digital transformation within the FMCG sector.

He previously worked with Tolaram Group and has held significant roles in various companies. In his new role, Solayappan will oversee market strategy, strengthen the brand portfolio, drive innovation, and unlock new growth opportunities, aligning with Diageo's global focus on portfolio diversification in emerging markets.