United Spirits Limited announced a change in Senior Management Personnel effective February 23, 2026. Ms. Archana Sasan has been appointed as the interim General Counsel in a consulting capacity for up to six months. This decision was made to ensure continuity in legal leadership while the current General Counsel, Ms. Shobhana Nikam, is temporarily indisposed due to personal reasons. Ms. Sasan is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience at Dell, Airtel, and Kochhar & Co.
Change in Senior Legal Leadership
United Spirits Limited has notified stock exchanges regarding a change in its Senior Management Personnel (SMP), specifically concerning the role of General Counsel. The change is effective from February 23, 2026.
Reason for Interim Appointment
The current General Counsel, Ms. Shobhana Nikam, who holds the position of Senior Management Personnel, is currently indisposed due to personal exigencies. To maintain continuity within the legal department, the Board approved the engagement of Ms. Archana Sasan as an interim General Counsel. This appointment will be in a consulting capacity and is approved for a period not exceeding six (6) months.
Profile of Appointee
Ms. Archana Sasan is described as a seasoned legal professional bringing significant experience from both private practice and in-house roles. Her previous leadership positions include tenures at Dell International Services India Private Limited, Bharti Airtel Limited, GE Money Financial Services Limited, and Kochhar & Co. Advocates & Legal Consultants. Her expertise covers complex legal and regulatory issues, compliance matters, and strategic advisory.
Director Relationship Disclosure
As this is an appointment of an interim consultant and not a Director, the disclosure regarding the relationship between the appointee and existing Directors is reported as Not applicable.
Source: BSE
