Nitin Bhandari has been elevated to the role of Vice President and General Manager for India & South Asia Beverages at PepsiCo. With over decades of experience in the Food & Beverage industry across India and South East Asia, Nitin brings a wealth of expertise to this pivotal role. He will now oversee PepsiCo’s beverages operations in one of its most dynamic and rapidly expanding markets.
Before his elevation, Nitin served as PepsiCo’s Vice President and Chief Growth Officer for India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. During this time, he was instrumental in driving business transformation, navigating change across various functions, and leading initiatives aimed at accelerating the growth trajectory of PepsiCo in the region. His leadership during this transformative period has been critical to PepsiCo’s success and ongoing expansion.
In his previous role as Senior Director and General Manager for PepsiCo’s businesses in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Pacific Islands, Nitin managed both the beverages and foods segments. He developed and executed growth strategies that included expanding PepsiCo’s presence in emerging markets, innovating with new products, and implementing digital initiatives to drive engagement and sales across the region.
A key achievement in Nitin’s career has been his ability to turn around underperforming markets. As part of the executive team in Thailand, he played a central role in revitalizing the business, which led to a significant increase in sales and profitability. His strategic leadership and deep market understanding were critical in transforming the region into a growth hub for PepsiCo.
Nitin’s expertise also includes repositioning and expanding PepsiCo’s flagship brands, achieving double-digit growth and broadening market reach. His leadership in launching new products and creating innovative solutions in white-space categories has helped PepsiCo stay ahead of the market and foster sustained growth.
Nitin Bhandari holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, where he also served as Secretary of the Marketing Club. His academic background, combined with his vast experience in the food and beverage sector, positions him perfectly to lead PepsiCo’s growth initiatives in India and South Asia.
With his recent elevation, Nitin is set to drive PepsiCo’s India & South Asia Beverages segment into a new era of innovation, growth, and market leadership, further solidifying PepsiCo’s position as a leader in the regional beverage industry.