Nestle India names Jagatheesan and Khanna as senior managers from 2027
- Gopichandar Jagatheesan appointed BEO for Nutrition and Dairy effective January 1, 2027
- Mansi Khanna joins as BEO for Chocolates and Confectionery, succeeding Jagatheesan
- Vineet Singh moves to a new role with a Nestlé affiliate, leaving his current post
- Appointments follow SEBI Listing Regulations disclosure requirements
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Nestlé India Limited announced internal leadership changes within its senior management team, effective January 1, 2027. The appointments involve a cross-functional reshuffle across the Nutrition & Dairy and Chocolates & Confectionery divisions.
Mr. Gopichandar Jagatheesan has been nominated to succeed Mr. Vineet Singh as Business Executive Officer (BEO) for Nutrition and Dairy. Mr. Singh will transition to a new role with a Nestlé affiliate. Concurrently, Ms. Mansi Khanna joins the company as BEO for Chocolates and Confectionery, succeeding Mr. Jagatheesan in that position.
Leadership profiles and experience
The changes reflect a strategic realignment of experienced personnel to key business units. Both appointees bring significant tenure and domain expertise to their new roles.
Gopichandar Jagatheesan
Mr. Jagatheesan joined Nestlé in 2008 and currently serves as BEO for Chocolates and Confectionery. His career spans Supply Chain, Sales, Chilled Dairy, Confectionery, and Cereals businesses across the Nestlé group. He holds over 18 years of experience, including a Bachelor of Engineering from BITS Pilani and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from IIM Kozhikode.
Mansi Khanna
Ms. Khanna brings over 20 years of experience to the role. She initially joined Nestlé in 2017 as Category Marketing Manager for Chocolates & Confectionery before leading the Dairy portfolio. In January 2023, she became BEO for Nestlé Health Science, structuring the joint venture with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories. As COO of the JV entity since August 2024, she led Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Excellence. She holds an MBA in Marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research.
Regulatory disclosure details
The company notified the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosures were made pursuant to an internal re-organisation, subject to necessary approvals.
| Executive | Current Role | New Role | Effective Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Vineet Singh | BEO – Nutrition and Dairy | New role with Nestlé affiliate | January 1, 2027 | Cessation |
| Mr. Gopichandar Jagatheesan | BEO – Chocolates and Confectionery | BEO – Nutrition and Dairy | January 1, 2027 | Appointment |
| Ms. Mansi Khanna | COO, Dr. Reddy's & Nestlé Health Science JV | BEO – Chocolates and Confectionery | January 1, 2027 | Appointment |
The term for the new appointments is defined as per the company's policy. No relationships between directors were disclosed as applicable for these senior management positions.
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How might Ms. Khanna’s background in structuring the Dr. Reddy's joint venture influence Nestlé India's strategy for the Chocolates and Confectionery segment?
What specific growth targets or market share goals has Nestlé set for the Nutrition and Dairy division under Mr. Jagatheesan’s new leadership?
Could the transition of Mr. Vineet Singh to a Nestlé affiliate signal a broader regional or global expansion strategy for the group?
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