At Pitch CMO Summit 2026 in Bengaluru, Diageo India’s Chief Strategy Officer Amitabh Pande spoke in detail on how brands are built, measured and exper...
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Diageo’s Amitabh Pande outlines 5 shifts reshaping brand building
Amelia Grant elevated to Head of Media, APAC at Diageo
Prior to her promotion, Amelia Grant held the role of Media & Connections Planning Lead at the company
Diageo India’s Amitabh Pande to share brand building lessons at Pitch CMO Summit 2026
At the upcoming edition of the conference, Amitabh Pande, Chief Strategy Officer at Diageo India, will share key insights on the topic ‘Building Brand...
Mohit Cherian elevated as Category Director at Diageo India
Mohit Cherian has been associated with Diageo India since 2020
Stuart La Brooy moves on from Sephora APAC as CMO & Vice President - Marketing
Before joining Sephora, La Brooy was Senior Marketing Director, Strategic Partnerships Asia at Diageo
Diageo appoints former P&G exec Sujay Wasan to lead APAC business
Wasan joins the Johnnie Walker maker after a nearly 28-year career at Procter & Gamble
Ogilvy wins creative duties for select Diageo brands in agency reshuffle
Diageo has historically worked with multiple creative agencies across its global and Indian businesses
Diageo’s United Spirits acquires 10.08% stake in Nuvola Spirits
The company subscribed to 17,350 compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) and 10 equity shares as part of the investment
Leadership Timeline
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Oct 2023
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Sujay Wasan — President for Asia Pacific (appointment)
Diageo appoints Sujay Wasan to lead its APAC business, strengthening its leadership team.
Oct 2023
Mohit Cherian — Category Director (appointment)
Mohit Cherian elevated as Category Director at Diageo India.
Oct 2023
Amelia Grant — Head of Media, APAC (appointment)
Amelia Grant has been elevated to Head of Media, APAC at Diageo.
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Brand Building Strategy. Amitabh Pande highlighted five key shifts in brand building that are crucial for winning consumers and adapting to cultural changes.
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Leadership Changes. Diageo has made notable leadership appointments, including Amelia Grant as Head of Media, APAC, and Mohit Cherian as Category Director in India.
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Investment in Nuvola Spirits. Diageo's United Spirits has acquired a 10.08% stake in Nuvola Spirits, indicating a strategic investment in expanding its portfolio.
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Agency Reshuffle. Ogilvy has won the creative duties for select Diageo brands, reflecting a strategic shift in its agency partnerships.
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Amitabh Pande is the Chief Strategy Officer of Diageo India.
Diageo's United Spirits acquired a 10.08% stake in Nuvola Spirits.
Amelia Grant has been elevated to Head of Media, APAC at Diageo.
Amitabh Pande will share insights on brand building at the Pitch CMO Summit 2026, highlighting Diageo's strategic approach.
Ogilvy won the creative duties for select Diageo brands in a recent agency reshuffle.
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Diageo is actively reshaping its brand strategy in India, with Chief Strategy Officer Amitabh Pande discussing key shifts in brand building at the Pitch CMO Summit 2026. The company has also made significant leadership changes, including the appointment of Sujay Wasan to lead its APAC business and the acquisition of a stake in Nuvola Spirits.
Key Executives
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Amitabh Pande
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Amelia Grant
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Sujay Wasan
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Mohit Cherian
Category Director