Airtel is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rabi Shankar Mishra as the new Executive Vice President – Distribution. This significant role highlights Rabi’s extensive experience and proven leadership in managing large-scale sales and distribution operations.
Rabi Shankar Mishra joins Airtel from The Hershey Company, where he served as Sales Director for over four years. At Hershey India, Rabi led the sales and sales strategy teams, managing approximately 150 employees and overseeing a turnover of around ₹600 Crore.
Before his tenure at Hershey, Rabi was the Vice President at Diageo, where he successfully managed a substantial business portfolio worth approximately ₹2500 Crore. Rabi’s career also includes a notable position as Associate Director at Mondelēz International, where he was responsible for a profitable business segment valued around ₹1500 Crore.
At Cadbury India Ltd., Rabi held several key roles, including Associate Vice President for the Western and Eastern regions. He managed multifunctional teams and was responsible for a significant business turnover. His contributions in creating robust sales strategies, expanding distribution networks, and driving operational efficiencies were recognized with awards such as the “Building for Position for Future” and “Innovation in Sales Trophy.”
Rabi holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising & Communications Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, and an undergraduate degree in Botany from Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar College, Bhubaneswar.