William Grant & Sons has named Kartik Mohindra as its Managing Director for India, effective 30th September 2025. With a distinguished career spanning over 26 years in the alcoholic beverages sector, Mohindra is set to lead the company’s strategic expansion and operations in one of its key growth markets.
Mohindra joins William Grant & Sons after a long and impactful tenure at Pernod Ricard India, where he spent nearly 22 years in leadership roles including Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Global Business Development. He played a critical role in building and scaling globally recognized brands such as Chivas Regal (ZA), The Glenlivet, and Absolut, reinforcing his reputation as a transformative leader in brand-building and market development.
Earlier in his career, he also held pivotal positions at United Spirits Limited, further deepening his expertise in the Indian alco-bev landscape.
An MBA graduate from Thames Valley University, London, and an alumnus of St. Columba’s School, Mohindra brings with him a unique combination of global insight and nuanced understanding of the Indian consumer market.
As William Grant & Sons continues to grow its premium spirits portfolio in India, Mohindra’s leadership is expected to play a central role in shaping the company’s next chapter in the region.
