BENGALURU — Beverage major Diageo India (United Spirits Limited) has announced the elevation of Amitabh Pande to its Executive Committee as the new Chief Strategy Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
According to the company’s official regulatory filing, Pande will report directly to Praveen Someshwar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Diageo India.
Key Highlights:
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Internal Promotion: Pande has been with Diageo India since 2021, successfully driving the company’s consumer planning, long-term corporate strategy, and digital transformation initiatives.
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Deep Industry Expertise: A seasoned corporate leader, Pande brings 27 years of multi-sector experience spanning consumer strategy, market insights, marketing, and business planning across several global multinationals.
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Prior Career Track: Before his tenure at Diageo, Pande held high-impact, senior leadership positions at global giants IKEA and PepsiCo.
The strategic elevation places Pande in senior management personnel status to steer Diageo India’s premiumization and growth trajectory in the competitive Indian alcobev market.
