Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) has appointed Jayant Bhalchandra Manmadkar as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 10, 2025. He has also been designated as a Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and Senior Management Personnel (SMP) of the company.
Manmadkar has brought with him over 32 years of experience across diverse sectors including financial services, pharmaceuticals, alcobev, research and development, manufacturing, real estate, and retail.
He has been associated with several reputed organisations such as Seagram India, Brigade Enterprises, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, Sai Life Sciences, Cohance Lifesciences, Wockhardt, and Reliance Retail. Over the years, he has demonstrated expertise in areas such as strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, treasury and corporate finance, taxation, investor relations, corporate governance, and information technology.
Alok Gupta, Managing Director, ABD, said, “We are pleased to welcome Jayant to our leadership team. His extensive cross-sectoral experience, strong foundation in financial management, and proven track record in driving finance and business strategy at both national and international levels will be instrumental in strengthening our financial strategy. With his ability to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence, we are confident he will play a pivotal role in supporting ABD’s next phase of growth.”
Manmadkar, on his appointment, said, “Joining ABD at this exciting juncture is a tremendous opportunity. I look forward to leveraging my experience to build on the company’s strong financial foundation and contribute to its long-term strategic vision. Together with the leadership team, I aim to build on ABD’s strong foundation and advance its commitment to performance, efficiency, and sustained growth.”
