Ajay Bathija joins UNIBIC Foods as Chief Executive Officer

Ajay Bathija joins UNIBIC Foods as Chief Executive Officer, bringing 20+ years of FMCG and beverages leadership experience, including Coca-Cola

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Published: Oct 14, 2025 12:39 PM  | 2 min read
Ajay Bathija appointed CEO of UNIBIC Foods
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  • UNIBIC Foods has appointed Ajay Bathija as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company's growth strategy and expansion in India and international markets.
  • Bathija brings over 20 years of experience in the FMCG and beverages industry, including over 18 years at The Coca-Cola Company in various leadership roles.
  • Sandeep Reddy, Chairman of UNIBIC Foods, expressed enthusiasm for Bathija's appointment, emphasizing his expertise in brand building and consumer marketing.
  • In his new role, Bathija aims to strengthen UNIBIC's product portfolio, enhance consumer connections, and capitalize on improving business conditions in the FMCG sector.

UNIBIC Foods has appointed Ajay Bathija as its Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, he will lead the company’s growth strategy, drive expansion in India and overseas markets, and work on strengthening the brand’s position in the competitive packaged foods segment.

Ajay brings over 20 years of experience in the FMCG and beverages industry. He spent more than 18 years with The Coca-Cola Company, where he handled several leadership roles. During his time there, he managed marketing for juice and cola categories, led brand strategy across India and Southwest Asia, and worked on growing the business in markets like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. He also served as Managing Director for Coca-Cola Bangladesh.

Sandeep Reddy, Chairman of UNIBIC Foods, said the company is excited to welcome Ajay at an important stage of its growth. He added that Ajay’s experience in brand building and consumer marketing will help the company expand further and achieve new milestones in innovation and market reach.

Speaking about his new role, Ajay said he is excited to lead UNIBIC during this phase of growth. He highlighted that the brand’s focus on quality and innovation matches his own approach. He also noted that with the FMCG sector evolving and business conditions improving, it is a good time to accelerate growth. He added that his focus will be on strengthening the product portfolio, building stronger connections with consumers, and expanding the company’s presence across markets.

Published On: Oct 14, 2025 12:39 PM