Key Appointments

Varun Beverages Limited appointed two senior management personnel effective July 20, 2026:

  • Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Gujral as Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Srinivasan Sourirajan as Chief Manufacturing Officer

Approval Details

  • Approval mechanism: Circular Resolution passed by Board of Directors
  • Approval time: July 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
  • Basis of recommendation: Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommendation
  • Term of appointment: Full-time employment for both positions

Professional Background - Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Gujral (CHRO)

  • 19 years of diverse, multi-sector experience across Agri Inputs, FMCG and Textiles industries
  • Last role: Head HR for Shriram Farm Solutions (A unit of DCM Shriram)
  • Previous experience: 11 years with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) in various roles
  • Earlier experience: Over 3.5 years with Trident Group
  • Education: Master in Human Resources & Corporate Governance from IMT Ghaziabad; Bachelor of Commerce from Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Delhi University

Professional Background - Mr. Srinivasan Sourirajan (Chief Manufacturing Officer)

  • Over 30 years of experience in FMCG and Food Sector
  • Last role: VP Manufacturing and Engineering at Pernod Ricard, India
  • Previous experience: 20 years with Perfetti Van Melle in Italy and India in various roles
  • Earlier experience: Worked with Good Year India Limited, New Delhi
  • Education: Master of Business Administration – Strategic Management from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical from Bharathidasan University, Trichy