New Delhi: PepsiCo India has announced the appointment of Nitin Bhandari as the new Vice-President and General Manager for India and South Asia Beverages, effective immediately. Bhandari succeeds George Kovoor, who is set to retire on March 31, 2025.
Based in Gurugram, Haryana, Bhandari will oversee all aspects of PepsiCo’s beverage operations in the region, including product innovation, distribution, and sustainable business practices. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in various leadership positions within PepsiCo, including as Senior Director and General Manager for the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, and as Vice-President and Chief Growth Officer for PepsiCo India.
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In his previous role, Bhandari demonstrated a strong understanding of diverse markets and consumer preferences. He will now focus on leveraging these insights to drive growth and enhance the beverage portfolio in India and South Asia.
Bhandari expressed his enthusiasm for the new role on LinkedIn, stating, “Excited to lead our beverages business in India & South Asia. Grateful to Eugene Willemsen & Jagrut Kotecha for this opportunity, and deeply appreciative of George Kovoor’s leadership over the last three years to set such a strong foundation for this business.”
