Del Monte Foods Appoints Abhinav Kapoor as Chief Executive Officer

Del Monte Foods today announced the appointment of Abhinav Kapoor as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's growth momentum in the Indian FMCG market and solidify its industry position. As CEO, Abhinav will lead the Del Monte Foods Senior Leadership Team across all functions and guide the long-term strategy set by the Del Monte Foods Board.

Welcoming his appointment, Harjeet Kohli, Joint Managing Director at Bharti Enterprises, said, “On behalf of the entire board of Del Monte Foods, I welcome Abhinav to the organization. We are confident that he will successfully scale up our operations platform in India, both in the B2B and B2C space, building on the strong organic growth across categories and driving transformational initiatives for allied product portfolios. His extensive experience in sales and distribution within the FMCG/Consumer Businesses sector makes him a valuable asset as we continue to deliver sustainable growth and profitability.”

This appointment highlights Del Monte Foods' commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing operational capabilities. Abhinav brings over two decades of experience in the FMCG/Consumer Businesses sector. In his new role, he will focus on elevating the Del Monte brand by consolidating the product portfolio and streamlining the distribution network to ensure the seamless delivery of high-quality products to customers.

Previously, Abhinav served as Vice President of Sales at VIP Industries, where he was responsible for P&L Management, multiple channels, and Sales IT. Before his tenure at VIP Industries, he was the Business Head of the Foods & Snacks Division at Cavinkare. His illustrious career also includes key positions at Britannia Industries, Mondelez, and Marico.

Abhinav holds an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the Symbiosis College for Arts & Commerce.