Bacardi Appoints Mahesh Kanchan as MD for India and Southeast Asia
Bacardi has appointed Mahesh Kanchan as Managing Director for India and Southeast Asia, effective October 1, succeeding Vinay Golikeri.
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Bacardi has appointed Mahesh Kanchan as Managing Director for India and Southeast Asia, effective October 1, as part of a leadership transition aimed at supporting the company's next phase of growth in the region.
Kanchan takes over from Vinay Golikeri, who has been promoted to Regional President for Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) and Global Travel Retail (GTR) after leading Bacardi’s India and Southeast Asia business for more than three years. Golikeri has been with the company for more than 20 years.
Commenting on the transition, Golikeri said, “It’s been a privilege to lead the India business and I’m proud of the momentum we’ve built and the strength of the team. “India is a key market for Bacardi and I am looking forward to working closely with Mahesh to build on this progress as part of my wider AMEA role,” he said.
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Kanchan is currently Managing Director, Southeast Asia, and has over 30 years experience in the alcoholic beverages and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. During his time in Southeast Asia, he played a key role in strengthening Bacardi’s regional business and establishing the foundation for future growth.
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In his expanded role, Kanchan will provide day-to-day leadership for Bacardi’s operations in India and Southeast Asia and will spearhead the company’s growth strategy in one of its most important global markets. “I’m excited to take on this role at a time of significant opportunity for Bacardi in India. “We have a great team, momentum and a business poised for its next growth stage,” said Kanchan.
Bacardi said India continues to be a strategic market for the family-owned spirits company, backed by sustained investments, strong business momentum and a long-standing presence in the country.
