Brown-Forman has appointed Gaurav Sabharwal as Managing Director of India and South Asia. He announced officially on his LinkedIn handle. In his new role, Gaurav will oversee Brown-Forman’s operations in the markets of India and South Asia. He will report to Eveline Albarracin, VP, Managing Director, Brown-Forman ANZPI IMENA Turkiye, and will be based out of Gurugram.
Gaurav Sabharwal, Managing Director, India & South Asia, said, “I am excited to join Brown-Forman and look forward to leading our committed team in one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing spirits markets in the world. Jack Daniel’s is an iconic brand as well as one of the most valuable spirits brands in the world, and we will strive to help consumers in India discover the world of American Whiskeys.
“Additionally, the recent acquisitions of Gin Mare and Diplomático, along with much loved Woodford Reserve provide a big opportunity for accelerating premium brands from our global portfolio as we aim to step change the business in India,” Sabharwal added.
Eveline Albarracin, VP, Managing Director, Brown-Forman ANZPI IMENA Turkiye, said, “On behalf of Brown-Forman, it gives me great pleasure to welcome Gaurav Sabharwal onboard. India & South Asia have been identified as key emerging markets for us. With his extensive industry experience and expertise, we are confident that Gaurav will continue to deliver strong results for the company in these markets.”
Previous to this, Sabharwal worked for Earthwise Advisors LLC as Managing Director. Prior his tenure with Earthwise Advisors, he also associated with some notable organisations including Modern Beverages, Pernod Ricard, EuroCham Singapore, Diageo, and Oyzterbay Private Limited. He began his career since 1997.
Gaurav brings with him decades of experience in beverage and consumer goods companies. He has expertise in the alcoholic beverage industry across multiple geographies in Asia, including the Indian sub-continent, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
