Nestlé India Announces Leadership Changes Across Key Businesses

Nestlé India has announced changes to its senior management, with Gopichandar Jagatheesan set to lead its Nutrition and Dairy business and Mansi Khanna nominated to head Chocolates and Confectionery from January 1, 2027, subject to necessary approvals.

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The company disclosed the changes in a regulatory filing dated October 21, 2026, stating that the appointments are part of an internal reorganisation.

Key Highlights

• Gopichandar Jagatheesan will lead Nestlé India’s Nutrition and Dairy business, succeeding Vineet Singh.
• Mansi Khanna will take over as Business Executive Officer – Chocolates and Confectionery.
• Vineet Singh will move to a new role within a Nestlé affiliate.
• Both leadership changes are effective from January 1, 2027.

Jagatheesan to Succeed Vineet Singh

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Gopichandar Jagatheesan, currently Business Executive Officer (BEO) – Chocolates and Confectionery, has been nominated to succeed Vineet Singh as BEO – Nutrition and Dairy.

Vineet, who currently leads the Nutrition and Dairy business, will move to a new role within a Nestlé affiliate.

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Gopichandar joined Nestlé in 2008 and has held roles across supply chain, sales, chilled dairy, confectionery and cereals. His experience spans multiple business functions and product categories within the company.

Mansi Khanna to Lead Chocolates and Confectionery

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Mansi Khanna, currently Chief Operating Officer of Dr. Reddy’s and Nestlé Health Science Limited, has been nominated to succeed Jagatheesan as BEO – Chocolates and Confectionery at Nestlé India.

She joined Nestlé in 2017 as Category Marketing Manager for Chocolates and Confectionery. She later took responsibility for the dairy portfolio, including brands such as EveryDay, MILKMAID, NESCAFÉ Ready-to-Drink and MILO.

In January 2023, Mansi became BEO – Nestlé Health Science and led the team involved in establishing the joint venture with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. She became its Chief Operating Officer in August 2024, with responsibilities covering sales, marketing and commercial excellence.

The leadership changes will take effect on January 1, 2027, subject to necessary approvals.