ABD appoints Uday Rao as Marketing Director

Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABD) has announced the appointment of Uday Rao as Marketing Director and Senior Management Personnel, effective March 4, 2026, following the recommendation of the company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approval by its Board of Directors.

Uday succeeds Roshni Chatterjee, who has resigned from the position citing personal reasons. Her resignation will take effect from the close of business hours on March 13, 2026, according to a regulatory disclosure made under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Regulations.

With over 25 years of experience across the alcobev, consumer goods, telecom, insurance and healthcare sectors, Uday brings significant expertise in brand building and marketing leadership. During his career, he has worked with leading organisations including Pernod Ricard India and Tilaknagar Industries, where he contributed to scaling businesses and driving strategic brand initiatives.

At ABD, he will lead the brand strategy and marketing roadmap for key portfolios including ICONiQ, B7 and Srishti. His mandate will focus on accelerating portfolio growth through new product development, creative excellence, consumer engagement and long-term value creation, particularly across the company’s premium and strategic brands.

Uday’s professional track record includes steering brand strategies, executing high-impact marketing programmes, driving data-led optimisation and building strong marketing teams across multiple markets.