Varun Beverages Appoints Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as CHRO and Srinivasan Sourirajan as CMO
Varun Beverages Limited has appointed Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as Chief Human Resources Officer and Srinivasan Sourirajan as Chief Manufacturing Officer, both effective July 20, 2026, approved by the Board via circular resolution. Gujral brings over 19 years of HR experience across FMCG and Agri Inputs sectors, while Sourirajan brings over 30 years in FMCG manufacturing, having previously served as VP Manufacturing and Engineering at Pernod Ricard India.
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Varun Beverages Limited has strengthened its senior leadership with the appointment of Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as Chief Human Resources Officer and Srinivasan Sourirajan as Chief Manufacturing Officer. The appointments, effective July 20, 2026, were approved by the Board of Directors via a circular resolution based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
The company disclosed these appointments to the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Both executives join on a full-time employment basis.
Profiles of New Appointees
Sarabjeet Singh Gujral brings over 19 years of experience across the Agri Inputs, FMCG, and Textiles industries. His most recent role was as Head HR for Shriram Farm Solutions at DCM Shriram. Prior to that, he spent 11 years with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages and over three years with the Trident Group. He holds a Master in Human Resources & Corporate Governance from IMT Ghaziabad and a Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University.
Srinivasan Sourirajan comes with over 30 years of experience in the FMCG and Food sectors. He previously served as VP Manufacturing and Engineering at Pernod Ricard India and spent 20 years with Perfetti Van Melle in Italy and India. He holds an MBA in Strategic Management from IIT Delhi and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical from Bharathidasan University.
Appointment Details
The following table summarises the key details of both appointments as disclosed by the company:
| S. No. | Particulars | Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Gujral | Mr. Srinivasan Sourirajan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Designation | Chief Human Resources Officer | Chief Manufacturing Officer |
| 2 | Date of Appointment | July 20, 2026 | July 20, 2026 |
| 3 | Term of Appointment | Full-time employment | Full-time employment |
| 4 | Relationship with Directors | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Historical Stock Returns for Varun Beverages
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.12% | -2.55% | -10.66% | -4.13% | -6.35% | +352.73% |
How will the new CHRO's experience in the Agri and Textiles sectors influence Varun Beverages' HR strategy compared to traditional FMCG approaches?
What operational efficiency targets is the new Chief Manufacturing Officer expected to implement given his extensive background in engineering and strategic management?
Could these leadership changes signal a strategic shift towards diversifying Varun Beverages' product portfolio beyond beverages?
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