Pladis, one of the world’s leading snacking companies and home to brands including Godiva and McVitie’s, has appointed Ritesh Gauba as the new General Manager for Pladis India, following Abhishek Sharma’s appointment as Global Projects Director for Pladis Global.
On March 21, 2022, Ritesh Gauba assumed the position of General Manager in the company. He has considerable experience in sales, marketing, and business development across India, the Indian Subcontinent, and South Africa, having previously led the commercial department for Mars Wrigley India. Over the last few years, he has led sales for Mars’ product portfolio of chocolates, gums and mints, helping to successfully transform the function and processes, expand market reach and deliver growth.
Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma, the current General Manager for Pladis India, will be joining the Pladis Global team on April 11 as Global Projects Director in the CEO office. He joined Pladis in 2009 and has been instrumental in establishing its presence in both India and South-East Asia. He also has over 28 years of FMCG experience across a number of categories including biscuits, confectionery, ice creams and frozen foods.
Commenting on the management transition, Kemal Gul, Managing Director-Emerging Markets, Pladis, said, “We’re really pleased to welcome Ritesh to the Pladis India team. A proven leader with a wealth of experience in global sales and marketing, he will be a valuable addition to the team as we look to strengthen the presence of our heritage brands in this market, and grow our marketing capabilities.”
“We take this opportunity to thank Abhishek for his outstanding contribution to the India team. He leaves behind him a strong legacy, and a resilient and high-performing team. We wish him all the best, and look forward to working with him in his new role”, added Gul.
Pladis is the second largest biscuit manufacturer in the world, and home to some of the world’s best tasting and most loved snacking brands.