ABD appoints Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar as CFO

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABD) has announced the appointment of Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will also serve as Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel of the company, effective October 10, 2025.

A seasoned finance professional, Jayant is a Chartered Accountant, Cost and Works Accountant and Company Secretary, with a master’s degree in commerce. Bringing over 32 years of extensive experience, he has held senior leadership roles at Seagram India Pvt. Ltd., Brigade Enterprises Ltd., Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., Sai Life Sciences Ltd., Cohance Lifesciences Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd. and Reliance Retail.

Commenting on the appointment, Alok Gupta, Managing Director, ABD, said, “Jayant’s extensive cross-sectoral experience, strong foundation in financial management and proven track record in driving finance and business strategy at both national and international levels will be instrumental in strengthening our financial strategy. With his ability to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence, we are confident he will play a pivotal role in supporting ABD’s next phase of growth.”

Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Jayant said, “I look forward to leveraging my experience to build on the company’s strong financial foundation and contribute to its long-term strategic vision. Together with the leadership team, I aim to build on ABD’s strong foundation and advance its commitment to performance, efficiency and sustained growth.”