Gilbey’s Gin, the latest addition to Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited’s (GGBL) portfolio has recognized two Ghanaian entrepreneurs, Mr. Albert Osei, CEO of Koko King and Tonyi Senaya, CEO - Horseman Shoes for their innovation and thought leadership in their area of expertise.

Albert Osei, Chief Officer of Koko King limited took the challenge to turn everyday meals patronized by ordinary people into an affordable, presentable, hygienic and convenient product by creating a seamless turnkey system from product sourcing through production, packaging and distribution to retail and consumption.

Koko King Limited was born under Albert’s leadership and has expanded from the entire Greater Accra to Kumasi and Takoradi, serving hot breakfast meals. The company continues to grow and has carved a niche for itself in the food industry.

Tonyi Senayah is a multiple entrepreneurial award winner and the CEO of Horseman Shoes, a Ghanaian based footwear manufacturing company which he established with the desire to create employment and opportunities for the youth with skills in shoe making. Tonyi has a vision to build Africa's biggest footwear manufacturing company.

A graduate from the University of Ghana, Tonyi believed in setting up a business that will not only meet the needs of many Ghanaians but also create opportunities for young people to acquires skills to better their lives.

Agnes Essah, Marketing Director of GGBL, said ’we are very proud to associate and recognize Ghanaian entrepreneurs who have been able to turn everyday opportunities into successful businesses that impact on their immediate communities, through job creation and improve the wellbeing of the ordinary Ghanaian.

"This is absolutely in line with the ultimate desire that prompted the Gilbey brothers in 1857 to develop and extend the consumption of quality spirits to the middle and wider class population in England at that time.”

Already enjoyed in many countries in the World, Gilbey’s Gin is now locally produced in Ghana by Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited and distributed throughout the country.