Nestlé India has announced key changes in its senior management team, effective January 1, 2027. Mr. Vineet Singh will move to a new role within a Nestlé affiliate, with Mr. Gopichandar Jagatheesan succeeding him as BEO – Nutrition and Dairy. Ms. Mansi Khanna has been appointed as BEO – Chocolates and Confectionery, succeeding Mr. Jagatheesan. These changes are part of an internal re-organisation and are subject to necessary approvals.
Nestlé India Announces Senior Management Realignment
Nestlé India Limited has formally disclosed significant changes within its senior management cadre. These adjustments, effective from January 1, 2027, are part of a strategic internal re-organization and are contingent upon obtaining requisite approvals.
Key Personnel Movements
In the first of the announced changes, Mr. Vineet Singh, who currently holds the position of BEO – Nutrition and Dairy, will transition to a new role within an affiliated Nestlé entity. His departure from the current role necessitates a succession plan, which has been put in place.
Mr. Gopichandar Jagatheesan, presently serving as BEO – Chocolates and Confectionery, has been nominated to take over Mr. Singh’s responsibilities. He will assume the role of BEO – Nutrition and Dairy, leveraging his extensive experience within the company. Mr. Jagatheesan brings over 18 years of experience and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from BITS Pilani, along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode.
Furthermore, Ms. Mansi Khanna, currently the Chief Operating Officer of a joint venture entity involving Dr. Reddy’s and Nestlé Health Science, has been appointed as the new BEO – Chocolates and Confectionery. She will succeed Mr. Jagatheesan in this capacity. Ms. Khanna joined Nestlé in 2017 and has a strong background in marketing and leadership roles within the company’s confectionery and dairy portfolios. She holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, possessing over 20 years of experience.
Details of the Changes
All nominated senior management personnel will commence their new roles on January 1, 2027, with their terms of appointment governed by the company’s policy. Detailed profiles and the reasons for these changes have been provided in Annexure – I, as per regulatory requirements.
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