Tochukwu Ikwuka Aralu

Tochukwu Ikwuka Aralu is an experienced commercial and category management professional with over 14 years of experience in FMCG, retail, and Open commerce technology driven businesses. He is known for helping companies grow sales, improve profits, and build strong relationships with customers and partners.

He currently works as the Commercial Manager at Austine & Partners International Limited, where he develops business strategies, manages pricing and contracts, supports key customers, and identifies new market opportunities to drive growth.

Before this, he was an Account Manager at RedCloud Technology Limited, where he managed major client accounts, supported digital commerce solutions, and helped improve service delivery and revenue growth.

He also worked as Category Manager (Wines & Spirits) at Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited, where he managed a large product category, negotiated with suppliers, set pricing strategies, and ran promotions to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

Earlier in his career at Ekulo International Limited, he held several roles in brand and category management. During this time, he gained strong experience in marketing, supplier management, trade promotions, and product strategy.

Mr Aralu has key skills in Business and commercial strategy, Pricing and negotiation, Market analysis and planning, Customer and stakeholder management, Financial and data analysis as well as Business growth and market expansion.

His vast experience and knowledge is backed by qualifications such as his MBA in Sustainability from Nexford University and B.Sc. in Accounting from University of Nigeria Nsukka as well as his ACA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.