Mumbai: Diageo India, incorporated domestically as United Spirits Limited, has announced the elevation of Amitabh Pande to its Executive Committee in the capacity of Chief Strategy Officer (Senior Management Personnel). The appointment, disclosed via a regulatory filing, comes into effect on 1 June 2026.
In his new role, Pande will report directly to Praveen Someshwar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Diageo India.
Pande is a seasoned business leader carrying 27 years of experience across consumer strategy, insights, marketing, and business planning within multinational organisations. He has been part of Diageo India since 2021, during which time he has spearheaded consumer planning, corporate strategy, and digital transformation initiatives for the company.
Prior to his tenure at Diageo, Pande held senior leadership positions at global majors IKEA and PepsiCo, bringing a broad and diverse multinational perspective to his strategic roles.
