Executive Leadership

Ankur Sachdeva

Chief Revenue Officer

 

Ankur Sachdeva is a seasoned executive leader with over two decades of experience in the Alcoholic Beverage industry. He has a proven track record in general management, operations, and business development, consistently delivering profitability and shareholder value. Renowned for his people-focused leadership, strategic acumen, and collaboration skills, Ankur excels at team building and motivation.

 

Ankur played a key role in the turnaround story of Radico Khaitan Ltd., most recently as the President of Operations. His achievements include building on- premise capabilities from the ground-up, transforming the CSD into a highly profitable division, and establishing a strategic partnership with Suntory, showcasing his ability to forge vital alliances.

Prior to this, Ankur gained valuable experience at William Grant & Sons, focusing on business development in the South Asia region. His decade-long tenure equipped him with deep insights into Global Travel Retail and Domestic markets, particularly in the premium and luxury segments of the alcoholic beverage industry. He has played a pioneering role in the single malt whisky revolution in India, championing brands like Glenfiddich and The Balvenie, contributing to the trend of premiumization and the popularity of single malt Scotch whiskies in the Indian alcoholic beverage industry.

 

Ankur's versatility and entrepreneurial spirit were evident when he served as COO at Kajaria Plywood, leading the company's entry into the wood panel industry.

 

An alumnus of the Wharton School, Ankur brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ABD.