Champion Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of seasoned business executive Malolan Sampath as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with his tenure scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, as the company advances its long-term growth and transformation agenda.
The appointment follows the exit of the company’s outgoing Managing Director and CEO, Inalegwu Adoga. To ensure uninterrupted operations before Sampath formally assumes office, the brewer has named Executive Director of Finance, Rasheed Adebiyi, as Acting Managing Director.
The leadership changes were disclosed in a regulatory filing approved by the company’s board. Brandspur Brand News understands that the transition forms part of Champion Breweries’ corporate governance strategy aimed at maintaining operational stability while positioning the company for sustained expansion.
Sampath joins the Nigerian brewing company with more than 26 years of leadership experience spanning the beverage, fast-moving consumer goods, manufacturing and agro-industrial sectors. Over the course of his career, he has overseen businesses generating annual revenues of up to US$500 million and has held senior executive positions across several African markets.
His professional background includes leadership roles at a beverage company in Angola, a PepsiCo bottling franchise, Indorama Eleme Fertilizers in Nigeria, and Global Industries Limited, a Wilmar International joint venture in Zambia. He also possesses previous experience within the brewing industry, adding to his credentials for the role.
Champion Breweries said it expects Sampath’s expertise in business transformation, commercial growth and manufacturing operations to strengthen its strategic direction in the coming years.
The executive appointment comes as the brewer continues to build on improved financial performance. For the 2025 financial year, Champion Breweries recorded a profit after tax of N1.79 billion, representing a 119 per cent increase from the previous year, while revenue climbed 43 per cent to N29.8 billion, supported by stronger operational efficiency and a strategy focused on improving margins.
