Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABD) is India’s largest domestic spirits company by annual sales volume, with a strong presence across five key categories: whisky, brandy, rum, vodka, and gin. Its portfolio includes leading brands such as Officer’s Choice Whisky, Officer’s Choice Blue Whisky, Sterling Reserve Premium Whiskies, and ICONiQ White Whisky. ABD operates a manufacturing network of 37 units, comprising 9 owned bottling units, 2 owned distilleries, and 26 non-owned manufacturing facilities across India.
ABD has announced the appointment of Mr. Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will also serve as a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the company, effective 10th October 2025.
A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost and Works Accountant (ICWA), and Company Secretary (CS), Mr. Manmadkar also holds a Master’s degree in Commerce (M.Com). With over 32 years of experience, he has held leadership roles across sectors including financial services, pharmaceuticals, alcobev, research and development, manufacturing, real estate, and retail.
Throughout his career, he has been associated with leading organisations such as Seagram India Pvt. Ltd., Brigade Enterprises Ltd., Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd., Sai Life Sciences Ltd., Cohance Lifesciences Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., and Reliance Retail Ltd. His expertise spans strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, international operations, treasury and corporate finance, taxation, investor relations, IT, corporate governance, and corporate affairs.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Alok Gupta, Managing Director of ABD, said, “We are pleased to welcome Jayant to our leadership team. His extensive cross-sectoral experience, strong financial acumen, and proven ability to align finance with business strategy will be crucial in driving ABD’s financial strength and operational excellence. His leadership will play a key role in supporting the company’s next phase of growth.”
Sharing his thoughts, Mr. Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar, CFO of ABD, said, “Joining ABD at this exciting juncture is a great opportunity. I look forward to contributing to the company’s long-term strategic vision and strengthening its financial framework. Together with the leadership team, I aim to advance ABD’s commitment to performance, efficiency, and sustainable growth.”
