Reliance Retail Ventures, the retail arm of Reliance Group, has roped in RS Sodhi, former MD of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) and President of Indian dairy association, to develop and integrate the fresh fruit and vegetable vertical with its grocery business, according to media reports.
Sodhi stepped down as the Managing Director at GCMMF in January 2023 after spending nearly 41 years with the company.
The dairy industry veteran brings with him vast experience in market research, account management, food processing, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and business development to his new role at Reliance Retail.
The news comes at a time when Reliance aims to expand its presence in the Indian retail market with new product launches across home and personal care segments. The company has acquired the soft drink brand Campa Cola in 2022 from Pure Drinks group for INR 22 Crores and relaunched it months after acquisition.
In September 2021, Reliance Retail hired T Krishnakumar, former Chairman of Coca-Cola India, to bolster its Food & Beverage business.
