Del Monte Foods Appoints Abhinav Kapoor as CEO

By siliconindia  |  Friday, 05 July 2024, 09:10:16 AM IST

Del Monte Foods Appoints Abhinav Kapoor as CEO
Del Monte Foods has named Abhinav Kapoor as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Kapoor will lead the Del Monte Foods Senior Leadership Team, overseeing all functions and guiding the company’s long-term strategic direction as outlined by the Del Monte Foods Board.
Kapoor's previous role was as Vice-President of Sales at VIP Industries, where he managed profit and loss (P&L), multiple sales channels, and Sales IT. His career also includes leading the Foods & Snacks Division at Cavinkare, and holding senior positions at Britannia Industries, Mondelez, and Marico.
Harjeet Kohli, Joint Managing Director of Bharti Enterprises, expressed confidence in Kapoor’s appointment: “We believe Abhinav will successfully scale up our operations in India, in both the B2B and B2C sectors, building on strong organic growth across categories. His extensive experience in sales and distribution within the FMCG sector positions him to drive transformational initiatives and enhance our allied product portfolios”.
In his new role, Kapoor aims to elevate the Del Monte brand by consolidating the product portfolio and optimizing the distribution network, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality products to customers. His leadership is expected to drive sustainable growth and profitability for Del Monte Foods.
Del Monte Foods, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Del Monte Pacific Ltd, continues to focus on expanding its market presence and delivering superior food products in India.

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