Henry Esiaba is the Marketing and Innovations Director at Serengeti Breweries Ltd (SBL), bringing over 14 years of diverse experience across marketing, innovation, and commercial strategy in both global FMCG and telecom sectors.
He began his career at GlaxoSmithKline before joining Nestlé in 2012, where he held key roles across Sales, Channel Development, Brand Management, Innovation, and Consumer Insight. Henry has led award-winning brand extensions and breakthrough consumer engagement initiatives for powerhouse brands including Maggi, Nescafé, and Milo.
Henry’s breadth of expertise spans Creative Brand Building, Innovation Management and Digital Strategy. His experience across leading companies such as Airtel, Diageo, and Godrej has shaped his global marketing perspective, with successful contributions across multiple markets including the US, South-America and Central & West Africa. He is passionate about unlocking growth through consumer-first and insight-led marketing, route-to-market excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.
As a people-first leader, Henry is passionate about building high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and career development. He fosters an environment where talent thrives, ideas are elevated, and people grow alongside the business.
Outside of work, Henry is a devoted Formula 1 fan and a whisky enthusiast.