New Delhi: In a significant leadership transition, Diageo India today announced the appointment of Praveen Someshwar as its new CEO-designate. Someshwar, currently the Managing Director and CEO of HT Media, will assume this role on March 1, 2025. He will succeed Hina Nagarajan, who will transition to a new position within Diageo’s Global Executive Committee after four successful years as CEO of Diageo India.
Someshwar brings a wealth of experience in leading consumer-facing businesses to Diageo. At HT Media, he successfully oversaw a diverse portfolio of media outlets, including India’s second-largest newspaper, Hindustan Times, and the leading financial news outlet, Mint. Prior to his tenure at HT Media, he spent 24 years at PepsiCo, where he held various leadership positions across General Management, Finance, and Strategy in both India and the wider Asia Pacific region.
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Diageo CEO, Debra Crew, expressed confidence in Someshwar’s leadership capabilities. “Praveen joins us with an outstanding track record of leading consumer businesses, with a passion for both strategy and executional excellence that will serve us well as we plan for the next phase of Diageo India’s exciting growth story,” stated Crew.
Someshwar expressed his enthusiasm for joining Diageo, highlighting the company’s strong portfolio of brands, its talented workforce, and its unwavering commitment to sustainable growth within the Indian market. “I am delighted to be joining Diageo – a business with world-leading brands, talented colleagues, and a long-term commitment to developing its business sustainably in India,” said Someshwar.
