Nestlé India has announced a leadership reshuffle across its nutrition and dairy and chocolates and confectionery businesses, with the changes taking effect from January 1, 2027.
Gopichandar Jagatheesan, currently business executive officer (BEO) for chocolates and confectionery, will succeed Vineet Singh as BEO for nutrition and dairy. Singh, who currently heads the business, will move to a new role within a Nestlé affiliate.
Mansi Khanna, currently chief operating officer of Dr. Reddy’s and Nestlé Health Science Limited, will take over from Jagatheesan as BEO for chocolates and confectionery.
Jagatheesan joined Nestlé in 2008 and has held roles across supply chain, sales, chilled dairy, confectionery and cereals. He currently leads the company’s chocolates and confectionery business. His experience across dairy and multiple product categories is expected to support his transition to the nutrition and dairy business.
Khanna joined Nestlé in 2017 as category marketing manager for chocolates and confectionery before taking on leadership responsibilities for the dairy portfolio. Her remit included brands such as EveryDay, MILKMAID, NESCAFÉ Ready-to-Drink and MILO, with responsibilities spanning portfolio management, innovation and profit-and-loss management.
In January 2023, she became BEO of Nestlé Health Science, where she led the team responsible for structuring the joint venture with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. She was appointed COO of the joint venture in August 2024, overseeing sales, marketing and commercial excellence.
Khanna holds an MBA in marketing from the SP Jain Institute of Management & Research and has more than 20 years of experience. Her previous work across chocolates and dairy, alongside her experience in brand development and commercial leadership, is expected to support her new responsibilities.
