Mumbai: Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD), India’s largest domestic spirits company by volume, announced the appointment of Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will also serve as a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the Company effective October 10, 2025.
A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost and Works Accountant (ICWA), and Company Secretary (CS), Mr. Manmadkar also holds a Master’s degree in Commerce (M. Com). With over 32 years of extensive experience, he has held leadership roles across diverse sectors such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, alcobev, research & development, manufacturing, real estate, and retail.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Manmadkar has been associated with leading organizations including Seagram India Pvt. Ltd., Brigade Enterprises Ltd., Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., Sai Life Sciences Ltd., Cohance Lifesciences Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., and Reliance Retail, where he has demonstrated strong financial leadership and strategic acumen. Mr. Manmadkar’s core areas of expertise span strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, international operations, treasury and corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, taxation, investor relations, information technology, corporate governance, and corporate affairs.
On the appointment, Alok Gupta, Managing Director, ABD, said, “We are pleased to welcome Jayant to our leadership team. His extensive cross-sectoral experience, strong foundation in financial management, and proven track record in driving finance and business strategy at both national and international levels will be instrumental in strengthening our financial strategy. With his ability to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence, we are confident he will play a pivotal role in supporting ABD’s next phase of growth.”
Sharing his thoughts on the appointment, Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar, Chief Financial Officer, ABD, said, “Joining ABD at this exciting juncture is a tremendous opportunity. I look forward to leveraging my experience to build on the company’s strong financial foundation and contribute to its long-term strategic vision. Together with the leadership team, I aim to build on ABD’s strong foundation and advance its commitment to performance, efficiency, and sustained growth.”
