Godrej Agrovet Limited has appointed Gaurav Pande as the Chief Executive Officer of Creamline Dairy Products Limited, the company announced on Thursday. In his new role, Pande will lead the dairy business’s next phase of growth with a focus on strengthening market leadership, driving business transformation, accelerating innovation, and expanding the brand’s footprint across key markets in South India.
Creamline Dairy Products Limited, which operates under the Godrej Jersey brand, is one of South India’s leading private dairy companies. The company has a strong presence across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, supported by an integrated dairy value chain and a diversified portfolio of dairy products.
Pande joins Creamline Dairy with more than 22 years of experience spanning the foods, quick-service restaurant (QSR), and consumer durables sectors. Most recently, he led the launch and rapid expansion of a major international QSR brand in India, where he built the business from the ground up while establishing operational excellence and driving unit-level profitability.
Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles across multiple consumer categories, focusing on market share expansion, portfolio premiumisation, innovation, and go-to-market transformation. His experience in building and scaling consumer businesses is expected to support Creamline Dairy’s growth ambitions and strengthen its position in the evolving dairy market.
Commenting on his appointment, Gaurav Pande, Chief Executive Officer, Creamline Dairy Products Limited, said “I am honoured to join Creamline Dairy Products Limited at a time when India’s dairy sector is witnessing significant transformation, driven by evolving consumer preferences, increasing demand for value-added products, and greater emphasis on quality and nutrition.”
“Creamline has built a strong foundation of trust through the Godrej Jersey brand and an integrated dairy ecosystem that positively impacts consumers and farming communities alike. Together with a well-equipped team, I look forward to shaping the next phase of growth by accelerating innovation, enhancing consumer experiences, expanding our footprint, and building a future-ready dairy business that creates enduring value for all stakeholders,” he added.
