New Delhi, February 13 Liquor maker Radico Khaitan Ltd announced on Friday the appointments of Sudhir Upadhyay as Chief Sales Officer and Kunal Madan as Chief Marketing Officer as part of its leadership development initiative.
Both Upadhyay and Madan are internally developed leaders with over a decade of experience with Radico Khaitan and extensive industry knowledge, highlighting the company's focus on developing next-generation leadership as it enters its next phase of growth, the company said in a statement.
As part of the company's ongoing leadership evolution, role transitions are being undertaken, including Amar Sinha has stepped down from his role as Chief Operating Officer, the company said.
"Over the years, we have consciously chosen to promote talent from within the organization, because when individuals are given responsibility, trust, and the opportunity to grow, leadership is naturally developed," said Abhishek Khaitan, Managing Director of Radico Khaitan.
Upadhyay has over 25 years of industry experience and more than a decade with the company. He has been promoted to Chief Sales Officer after serving as the National Sales Head for the past two years. In his new role, he will further strengthen execution capabilities and drive distribution excellence across markets, the company said.
Madan has 20 years of experience in global sales and marketing, and has been with Radico Khaitan for over 12 years. In his new role, he will lead the company's overall marketing strategy, brand architecture, and premiumization agenda across markets, it added.