WHO WE ARE
ONBev is a forward-thinking importer and distributor of premium wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. We specialize in offering high-quality, exclusive products that cater to modern consumers seeking both traditional and innovative drinking experiences. With a focus on exceptional distribution channels and a commitment to quality, ONBev is dedicated to delivering beverages that reflect sophistication, wellness, and sustainability, redefining the standards of the beverage industry.
THE FOUNDERS
OUBADA (OBi)
DUWAJI
Obi Duwaji is a business operator and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in scaling companies, optimizing operations, and driving sustainable growth across multiple industries.
As CEO of MISA Imports, he led the company’s expansion, strengthening its market presence and improving operations to better serve customers. Under his leadership, MISA successfully navigated industry challenges, acquisitions, and supply chain enhancements while building strong partnerships across the sector.
Before MISA, Obi co-founded ENANNA Equity Partners, focusing on strategic acquisitions and investment ventures across various industries. Earlier in his career, he gained experience in investment banking and private equity, holding leadership roles at Abraaj Group and SHUAA Capital, where he worked on investments and corporate strategy in global markets.
Obi is actively engaged in nonprofit leadership and industry organizations. He serves as a board member at Genesis and is involved with the American Cancer Society, UNA Dallas, and WSWA. He is also a member and moderator with YPO.
Obi is an avid marathon runner, reader, and amateur photographer. A strong believer in lifelong learning, he has completed an EMBA and executive programs at Harvard Business School and Columbia University. He holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas and resides in Dallas, Texas.
Co-Founder
This is the space to introduce the business’s team and what makes it special.
NICOLAS
GUILLANT
Co-Founder
Nicolas is an 25+ year veteran of the wines and spirits industry having worked both for publicly-traded and family businesses. He has been leading production and distribution companies, transforming businesses in the space across the Americas (USA, Canada and Brazil) and Europe (France, Nordic and Southern east Europe).
Nicolas started with Seagram’s in their sparkling wine division, He then found himself at Rémy Cointreau in Paris first then NYC and managed all the brands there except Remy Martin.
He jumped out of the industry with an amazing opportunity in Las Vegas working with Harrahs entertainment INC on the Caesar’s brand. Missing the beverage world, he joined William Grant & Sons USA in the late 2000’s and quickly raised through the ranks to lead their businesses are in both Canada and the Nordic countries.
Nicolas then took executive leadership roles as President of the Americas for Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits Group, EVP at Gérard Bertrand Wines before his most recent assignment as Global Chief Commercial Officer at Alexandrion Group.
Nicolas holds an MBA in business management from ESCP and has completed executive courses at Stamford University, Henley Business School and the Institute of Directors. He is a dual French American citizen and lives with his wife and 2 sons in Dallas.