William Grant & Sons (WG&S) has announced the appointment of Kartik Mohindra as Managing Director, India, effective 30 September.
Mohindra was previously Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Global Business Development at Pernod Ricard India. He brings over 26 years of experience in marketing and sales, primarily in the alcohol, beverage, and FMCG sectors.
He succeeds Sachin Mehta, who will move to an international role within WG&S as Managing Director, Canada. Over the past nine years, Mehta has overseen the growth of the company’s presence and portfolio of premium spirits brands in India.
During his time at Pernod Ricard India, Mohindra led brand strategy and expansion into global markets. Brands under his leadership included Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Absolut, Blenders Pride, Royal Stag, Imperial Blue, Jameson, Jacob's Creek Wines, and 100 Pipers. He has also overseen brand-led innovation across product categories.
Mohindra has experience working across various markets, with a focus on brand building, stakeholder engagement, and talent development.
“These appointments reflect WG&S’ continued investment in key growth markets and a commitment to strengthening our global leadership team. We are excited to welcome Kartik to our team in India - a strategically important market for us. Driven by his expertise, we’re confident that we will further build on the great progress Sachin and the team have made in India in recent years,” said Doug Bagley, Chief Commercial Officer, WG&S.
