Varun Beverages Limited appoints senior executives Sarabjeet Singh Gujral and Srinivasan Sourirajan
Varun Beverages Limited has appointed two key leaders, Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Gujral and Mr. Srinivasan Sourirajan, to critical senior management roles as of July 20, 2026. The appointments were approved by the Board of Directors following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Gujral has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Mr. Gujral brings over 19 years of experience across diverse sectors, including Agri Inputs, FMCG, and Textiles. His previous role was Head HR for Shriram Farm Solutions, a unit of DCM Shriram. Prior to this, he spent 11 years at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), India. Mr. Gujral’s career also includes over three and a half years with Trident Group before joining HCCB in 2010. He holds a Master in Human Resources & Corporate Governance from IMT Ghaziabad and a Bachelor of Commerce from Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Delhi University.
Mr. Srinivasan Sourirajan has been appointed as the Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO). Mr. Sourirajan possesses over 30 years of experience within the FMCG and Food Sector. His most recent position was Vice President Manufacturing and Engineering at Pernod Ricard, India. Earlier in his career, he spent two decades with Perfetti Van Melle across operations in Italy and India. Before joining Perfetti Van Melle in 1996, Mr. Sourirajan worked with Good Year India Limited, New Delhi. Academically, he holds a Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and a Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical from Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
The details of the appointments are summarized below:
| Personnel | Role Appointed | Date of Appointment | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Sarabjeet Singh Gujral | Chief Human Resources Officer | July 20, 2026 | Full-time employment |
| Mr. Srinivasan Sourirajan | Chief Manufacturing Officer | July 20, 2026 | Full-time employment |
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