Britannia Industries Limited has approved significant changes in its senior management team, effective in February 2026. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Puneet Das as the new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) starting February 16, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Siddharth Gupta has been elevated from General Manager – Marketing to Vice President – Marketing, effective February 1, 2026. Both individuals bring extensive FMCG and marketing expertise to their new roles.
Senior Management Appointments Approved
In a filing dated February 10, 2026, Britannia Industries Limited announced the approval of key appointments within its senior management structure following a Board Meeting. These changes were made based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Appointment of Chief Marketing Officer
The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Puneet Das as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the Company. His tenure officially commences on February 16, 2026. Mr. Das brings over 24 years of experience in driving growth and brand transformation across the Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, having previously held senior leadership roles at organizations including Marico Limited, PepsiCo India, and GSK Consumer Healthcare India. He is recognized with several industry honors, including the CMO Leadership Award (2025).
Elevation within Marketing Leadership
Furthermore, the Board approved the elevation of Mr. Siddharth Gupta. Mr. Gupta, who was serving as General Manager – Marketing, has been elevated to the position of Vice President – Marketing. This elevation is effective from February 1, 2026. Mr. Gupta joined Britannia in 2018 and currently leads the marketing for the Biscuit, Wafer & Snack portfolio. Prior to Britannia, he held varied sales and marketing roles at Colgate Palmolive, starting in 2006.
Board Meeting Details
The Board Meeting where these approvals were finalized commenced at 12:30 P.M. IST and concluded at 6:00 P.M. IST on February 10, 2026.
Source: BSE
