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CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR RADICO KHAITAN LTD.
The spirited and soaring journey of Radico Khaitan Limited is primarily a saga of Dr Lalit Khaitan’s experience-led wisdom and courage. Dr. Khaitan has scripted an inspiring success story for his brand that changed the perspective of liquor industry in India over the last 5 decades.
Born in Kolkata, Dr Khaitan received education from Mayo College, Ajmer and St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. He acquired the company in 1972-73 with a lot of liabilities and succeeded in transforming RKL from a bottler to a leading IMFL player in India. His unique management style has helped maintain RKL as an ethical and transparent organisation with highest corporate governance standards.
Today, as the Chairman and Managing Director of Radico Khaitan Limited, he provides the overall strategic direction to the Company. He has been instrumental in improving quality standards and enhancing customer satisfaction, leading to substantial revenue growth and increased market shares.
Dr. Khaitan has been a recipient of several professional awards including the recent ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ bestowed on him by the UPDA in December 2017 for his remarkable contribution to the Industry stands as an honourable attestation.
He has been associated with a number of developmental projects, has represented India with several international delegations, and is involved in social & educational activities across India. Currently, he holds the following positions:
Managing Director
Mr. Abhishek Khaitan is the brain behind Radico’s foray into the branded business. He started his career in 1997 by spearheading the marketing division at Radico Khaitan Limited. The first brand that he launched was 8PM Whisky- a runaway success; sold one million cases in the first year itself and featured in the Limca Book of World Records.
A visionary gifted with sharp entrepreneurial acumen, Abhishek was able to see Vodka as the next emerging drink and quick to launch Magic Moments Vodka. The tremendous success of Magic Moments Vodka is a testimony to his astute business intelligence. Not only is Magic Moments the largest selling vodka in India, it is also the 11th largest selling Vodka in the world.
As the Managing Director with over 2 decades of industry experience, he has been instrumental in launching over 15 successful brands of which 7 feature in the millionaires club. His relentless pursuit for premiumisation of the portfolio continues with brands like Morpheus Premium Brandy, Rampur Indian Single Malt Whisky and Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin.
Recognising his outstanding contribution to the Indian liquor industry and transformation of Radico Khaitan, he has been conferred upon various awards including the prestigious “Bhartiya Udyog Ratan Award” by the Govt. of India, “National Industrial Excellence Award” by the World Economic Progress Society.
He holds a Bachelor degree of Engineering from BMS college of Engineering, Bangalore and has completed a Managerial Finance & Accounting course from Harvard, USA.
Whole Time Director
Mr. Amar Singh joined Radico in 2022, bringing over three decades of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Meerut University and a Diploma in Industrial Fermentation & Alcohol Technology from NSI, Kanpur. He also has a law degree from Meerut University.
Throughout his career, Mr. Singh has held significant roles at companies like Pernod Ricard India Ltd, Mankapur Chini Mills, Blue Water Breweries & Distilleries, and the Sentini Group of Companies, Vijayawada. At Sentini Group, he served as Sr. Vice President of Group Operations and Planning, showcasing his operational, strategic and leadership skills.
Mr. Singh’s expertise and proven track record make him a valuable addition to Radico, where he contributes his extensive knowledge in manufacturing and strategic planning.
Independent Director
Dr. Raghupati Singhania is the Chairman and Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Limited. He has been closely associated with a host of industries including those engaged in the business of automotive tyres and tubes, power transmission, v-belts, conveyor belt, automotive belts, oil seals, industrial electronics, material handling systems, bulk drugs and hybrid seeds for over 40 years.
Formerly, Dr. Singhania had served as the President of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is associated with a number of institutes in the field of medical research and education, besides serving trade and industrial bodies such as the CII, ASSOCHAM and CAPAXIL in various capacities. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors, London.
For his outstanding contribution in the fields of education, training and research in elastomer, polymers and tyres, he has been conferred with an honorary Doctorate in Science by the Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
Dr. Singhania holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Calcutta.
Independent Director
Mr. Tushar Jain holds a M.Sc in Economics degree and an MBA in Finance from the Birla Institute of Technology &Science (BITS Pilani). Mr. Jain is also a Certified Irrigation Auditor from the American Irrigation Association. He is an entrepreneur with over 25 years of industry experience and is currently the Managing Director of Automat Industries and Smith International Corporation.
Independent Director
Mr. Sharad Jaipuria has over 30 years of experience in the textiles industry and is currently the Chairman & Managing Director of Ginni International, a composite textile mill and is the Chairman of Ginni Global, a renewable energy company. Mr. Jaipuria is also the President of Integral Education Society that manages premier educational institutions across India.
Independent Director
Ms. Sushmita Singha has over 30 years of experience of working with domestic and international organisations. Ms. Singha holds a Diploma in Urban Town Planning from the Human Management Settlement Institute. She currently serves on the Board of Kajaria Ceramics, Ginni International and Hindustan Tin Works. She is an Honorary Member of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry and is a life member of INTACH, an organisation focused on spearheading heritage awareness and conservation in India.
Independent Director
Mr. Pushp Jain is graduated in B. Com (Honours) from University of Delhi and completed Masters in Business Administration (Finance & Marketing) from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, US and possess a Diploma from Harvard University. Currently, serving as the Deputy Managing Director at KLJ Plasticizers Limited, Mr. Jain assumes responsibility for the comprehensive management of the Chemicals Manufacturing Business, overseeing operations across multiple plants situated in Silvassa, Gujarat, Qatar and Thailand.
