Sachin Mehta Appointed As The Country Director of William Grant & Sons India
William Grant & Sons has appointed Mr. Sachin Mehta as the Country Director for its India operations.
Mehta, who has been with the company since 2016, brings with him over 20 years of experience in the premium spirits industry. He will now lead the India operations of William Grant & Sons, the luxury spirits company with a portfolio of award-winning brands enjoyed worldwide.
Mehta’s journey at William Grant & Sons has been an inspiring one. Mehta’s rich industry knowledge and far-sighted vision mean that during his time with the business, previously as Head of Sales, he has played a leading role in the delivery of extraordinary results in growth, revenue, operational performance and profitability.
Commenting on the landmark moment of the company, Doug Bagley, President of Asia Pacific and Global Travel Retail, Executive Board, William Grant & Sons said, “We are very excited to have Mr. Mehta lead our India operations, considering the importance of this market for us. At William Grant & Sons, our organizational assets lie in our people and Sachin’s entrepreneurial and sustainable approach will further help seed our values of professionalism and long-term ideations in our India team. With his in-depth understanding of the spirits culture in India and his diverse experience, we are confident that Sachin will strengthen our India operations and induce high volume of growth in the next few years.”
On this occasion, Mr. Sachin Mehta, Country Director at William Grant & Sons India said, “I am looking forward to building on William Grant’s pioneering spirit which is at the heart of our business. With the tremendous growth that the India spirits industry is witnessing across categories, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to lead the India team at such an exciting time and create a lasting legacy through a unique organizational culture and strategies that will impact the long-term trajectory of the William Grant & Sons India business.”
Mehta’s leadership role will include nurturing the relatively flat management structure which empowers every member of the team to get close to the heart of the business and be entrepreneurial, one of the company’s core values. Mehta will be celebrating the rare characters and looking for unique, pioneering individuals who have the energy, passion and commitment to join William Grant & Sons and create their own legacy.