Haresh Aswani is a third-generation leader of the family-owned business, headquartered in Singapore, with diversified interests spanning consumer products, fintech, infrastructure, and industrials. He became Chief Executive in 2025 and is also a founding member of the Tolaram Family Office’s Family Council.

With over four decades of experience in Africa, Haresh has led numerous investments across manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, logistics, and power sectors. His strategic leadership was instrumental in forming key partnerships with global corporations such as Indofood, Arla, Kellanova and Colgate-Palmolive, as well as overseeing the acquisition of majority shareholding in Guinness Nigeria PLC ’s breweries from Diageo in 2024. The deal enabled Guinness Nigeria, under the ownership of Tolaram to continue manufacturing and distributing Guinness Stout as well as distribute and other Diageo brands in Nigeriapremium spirits. Under Haresh’s guidance, Tolaram has grown into one of Africa’s largest consumer goods enterprises.

In the infrastructure and power sectors, Haresh played a pivotal role in the development of Nigeria’s first privately-owned free zone, which includes an integrated deep seaport.

A passionate advocate for business growth, Haresh has been instrumental in strengthening bilateral relations between Africa and Singapore. He serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Africa Business Group at the Singapore Business Federation and is currently chairing the Advisory Committee of the Africa-Singapore Business Forum for a second term, demonstrating his strong commitment to driving socio-economic development across Africa. His work has earned him multiple prestigious awards.

Currently serving his sixth term as Singapore’s Honorary Consul-General to Nigeria, Haresh continues to play a crucial role in fostering business opportunities across continents.