Britannia rejigs operations, Varun Berry to head India business

In a bid to boost growth in both domestic and international markets, FMCG major Britannia Industries on Monday announced key organisational changes.

The company's India operations will be led by Varun Berry (Chief Operating Officer) who recently joined the firm, whereas Vinita Bali, who is the managing director, will now only be focusing on the international business.

Berry has 27 years of experience with leading companies like Hindustan Unilever and Pepsico Foods and his last assignment was with Pepsico Foods India as CEO.

The company's statement said, "Vinita Bali (Managing Director) will focus on international business, Britannia Nutrition Foundation and new business development so as to create adjacencies and new opportunities that will lead Britannia from being a bakery company to becoming an all-embracing food company".

"With these changes we are preparing Britannia for high growth in Britannia's India operations by catering to changing food habits of the evolving Indian consumer and pursuing opportunities for growth in the overall food domain, here and abroad," Britannia Industries Chairman Nusli Wadia said.

Commenting on the development, Vinita Bali said the new structure will help Britannia grow faster in India while it also focuses on growth in the international markets and addresses new business opportunities for the company.

Shares of Britannia Industries on Monday closed at Rs 665.85 on the BSE, up 15.91 per cent from its previous close.

With PTI inputs