United Spirits Limited Appoints Mr. Vinod Rao as Additional Independent Director
United Spirits Limited has appointed Mr. Vinod Rao as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) of the company. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors following a meeting held on June 12, 2026.Mr. Vinod Rao's appointment is effective from June 13, 2026, and he will serve for a term of three years, subject to the approval of the company’s shareholders.
The appointment brings significant financial and industry expertise to United Spirits Limited. Mr. Rao possesses over 35 years of experience in finance roles, having worked with global companies such as Diageo, PepsiCo, and ICI across the FMCG and consumer durables industries. His professional background includes serving as a Non-Executive Director on the company's Board between 2016 and 2021.
Prior to his previous board tenure, Mr. Rao served as Group Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Diageo PLC, London in 2021. He holds expertise across both developed and developing markets, including India, China, and Europe.
Mr. Rao also maintains directorships as an Independent Director at Eureka Forbes Limited and Cohance Lifesciences Limited, and acts as a Trustee for the UK-based Isha Foundation. Academically, he holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Madras University, is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and completed a Senior Executive Programme at London Business School.
Key details regarding the appointment are summarized below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Director's Name | Mr. Vinod Rao (DIN: 01788921) |
| Role | Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) |
| Effective Date | June 13, 2026 |
| Term Length | Three years (subject to shareholder approval) |
| Professional Background | Over 35 years in finance; previously served at Diageo PLC and held board positions at Eureka Forbes Limited and Cohance Lifesciences Limited. |
Mr. Rao confirmed that he did not have any direct or indirect pecuniary relationship or hold a Key Managerial Personnel position within United Spirits Limited or its Holding Company during the current financial year or the three immediately preceding financial years.
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