Godrej Agrovet has appointed Gaurav Pande as the Chief Executive Officer of Creamline Dairy Products Limited, tasking him with leading the dairy business through its next phase of growth.
In his new role, Pande will focus on strengthening Creamline Dairy's market leadership, accelerating business transformation, driving product innovation and expanding the reach of the Godrej Jersey brand across key markets in South India.
Commenting on his appointment, Gaurav Pande, Chief Executive Officer, Creamline Dairy Products Limited, said, "I am honoured to join Creamline Dairy Products Limited at a time when India's dairy sector is witnessing significant transformation, driven by evolving consumer preferences, increasing demand for value-added products, and greater emphasis on quality and nutrition. Creamline has built a strong foundation of trust through the Godrej Jersey brand and an integrated dairy ecosystem that positively impacts consumers and farming communities alike. Together with a well-equipped team, I look forward to shaping the next phase of growth by accelerating innovation, enhancing consumer experiences, expanding our footprint, and building a future-ready dairy business that creates enduring value for all stakeholders."
Creamline Dairy Products Limited, which owns the Godrej Jersey brand, is one of South India's leading private dairy companies, with operations across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Pande brings over 22 years of experience across the foods, quick-service restaurant (QSR) and consumer durables sectors. Most recently, he led the launch and expansion of an international QSR brand in India, where he built the business from the ground up while focusing on operational excellence and profitability.
According to the company, his experience in scaling consumer businesses, driving portfolio premiumisation, innovation and go-to-market transformation will support Creamline Dairy's growth ambitions as it expands its footprint and strengthens its consumer offerings.
