Nestlé India has announced a series of senior management changes effective January 1, 2026, pending necessary approvals. Key shifts include leadership changes in Nutrition, Dairy, Confectionery, and Cereals. The company is reorganizing roles in Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, and Legal & Compliance to streamline operations and enhance strategic focus. These changes aim to support Nestlé India’s growth and market position.
Leadership Changes Across Key Divisions
Nestlé India is set to implement a significant internal reorganization impacting several key senior management roles, beginning January 1, 2026. This strategic restructuring will affect the leadership of various business units and corporate functions.
Key Management Appointments
Mr. Vineet Singh, currently BEO – Nutrition, will now lead the combined Nutrition and Dairy portfolio. Consequently, Mr. Manav Sahni, BEO – Dairy, will transition to a new role within Nestlé.
Mr. Gopichandar Jagatheesan, presently BEO – Confectionery, will oversee the combined Confectionery and Cereals portfolio. Mr. Varun Sethuraman, currently BEO – Cereals, will move to the role of Head – Marketing Communications. As a result, Mr. Chandan Mukherji will step down as Head – Strategy and Marketing Communications.
Expanded Responsibilities and Departures
Mr. Varun Gupta, Head – Supply Chain, will additionally oversee Exports & Imports Business. Consequently, Mr. Vasudevan Krishnan will be stepping down as Head – Exports & Imports Business.
Mr. Himmat Singh, Head – Corporate Affairs, will lead a combined portfolio of Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & Societal Initiatives. As a result, Ms. Taruna Saxena will step down as Head – Sustainability and Societal Initiatives.
Ms. Dhwani Rao, currently Associate General Counsel, will assume the role of General Counsel and Head – Legal & Compliance. Consequently, Mr. T S Venkateswaran will step down as the General Counsel and Head – Legal & Compliance.
Source: BSE
