Diageo India has announced the appointment of Praveen Someshwar as its new managing director and CEO, effective 1 April, 2025. Reportedly, Someshwar will succeed Hina Nagarajan, who will transition to a global role within the company. Currently serving as managing director and CEO of HT Media, Someshwar will step down from his role there on 28 February, the company stated. Sameer Singh, a former TikTok executive, has been named as HT Media’s new group CEO.
Someshwar brings over 24 years of experience with PepsiCo, where he held several senior leadership roles. According to the company, his most recent position was senior vice president and general manager for PepsiCo’s North and South East Asia operations, based in Hong Kong, overseeing the Food & Beverage portfolio. He also served as CEO for PepsiCo’s Food and Beverage businesses in India and South Asia, along with key roles in finance and strategic planning.
Hina Nagarajan, MD and CEO, Diageo India since 2021, previously led Africa Emerging Markets and has over 30 years of FMCG experience, driving growth and improved margins.