A press release says that Moolchandani, 37, has been with Allied Domecq for over four years. Prior to his appointment as MD, he was vice president - sales at ADSWI and played an important role in maintaining leadership position in the Scotch segment with its flagship brand Teacher's Scotch Whisky, Apart from heading the sales operations of ADSWI, Moolchandani has also been V-P, finance for the company.

His previous employment track record includes stints with MNC's like Becton Dickinson India and Whirlpool of India in a variety of finance positions.

Describing his new assignment at ADSWI as both "exciting as well as challenging," Moolchandani has been quoted as saying: "It has been a delightful experience working ADSWI and the challenge now is to sustain the lead position that we enjoy in the scotch segment and take the Teacher's brand to the next level of growth."

Outgoing CEO Srikant Illuri said: "Harish and I, along with the rest of the ADSWI team have worked well together to take Allied Domecq to the position it enjoys today. I am delighted that Harish will succeed me and wish him and the team all success in continuing to make it happen the Teacher's way!"

Allied Domecq Spirits and Wine, commercial director-Asia Pacific Nigel Parmley said: "We recognise India as an important market for Allied Domecq. Harish's rich and varied experience with us for over 4 years, in the all important areas of finance and sales, makes him the ideal choice for taking ADSWI forward."

Incorporated in 1994 in India, Allied Domecq Spirits and Wine (I) Pvt. Ltd. (ADSWI), claims to be amongst the market leaders in the Scotch segment in the country. Its flagship brands are Teacher's Highland Cream and Teacher's 50. ADSWI is a consumer-focused organization, striving for excellence in product quality and customer service.