Mumbai: PepsiCo has promoted Nitin Bhandari as Vice President & General Manager for India & South Asia Beverages. Previously serving as Vice President & Chief Growth Officer at the company, Bhandari’s association with PepsiCo spans more than 19 years, during which he has demonstrated expertise across diverse domains in the FMCG sector.
Expressing his gratitude for the new role on LinkedIn, Bhandari shared,“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as VP & General Manager | India & South Asia Beverages at PepsiCo! Excited to lead our beverages business in India & South Asia. Grateful to Eugene Willemsen & Jagrut Kotecha for this opportunity, and deeply appreciative of George Kovoor’s leadership over the last 3 years to set such a strong foundation for this business. Looking forward to partnering with our incredible team and bottling partners to unlock potential and create meaningful value for our consumer, communities & stakeholders in this vibrant region.”
Bhandari began his career at PepsiCo in 2005 and has amassed over 17 years of experience, specializing in FMCG, marketing, brand management, strategic planning, sales operations, and go-to-market strategies. His leadership has played a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation across PepsiCo’s portfolio.
A graduate of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore, with a specialization in marketing, Bhandari’s appointment underscores PepsiCo’s commitment to leveraging experienced leadership for driving its beverages business in one of its most vibrant regions.
