Animesh Gupta joins Varun Beverages as vice president – procurement

MUMBAI: In a move that blends experience with ambition, Varun Beverages Limited has appointed Animesh Gupta as vice president, tapping into his two decades of cross-industry expertise to power its next phase of growth.

Based in Gurugram, Gupta steps into a role that goes beyond titles and into transformation. He will lead strategic sourcing and procurement for non-raw materials across group companies, spanning India, South Asia and Africa. The mandate is clear: sharpen efficiency, strengthen operations and keep pace with the company’s expanding footprint.

Gupta’s career reads like a playbook in scale and strategy. Most recently with The Middleby Corporation, he served as associate vice president and business head for east asia, where he managed a complex portfolio across 15 markets. From owning profit and loss to driving solution-led growth and refining regional operating models, his tenure was marked by both expansion and discipline.

Before that, as assistant vice president and business head for india and south asia, he doubled topline revenue while significantly improving margins, all while building strong cxo-level partnerships with major quick service restaurant chains. His ability to blend commercial sharpness with supply chain resilience stood out, especially during challenging periods like the covid years.

Earlier stints at Jubilant FoodWorks, Escorts, John Deere, Bharti Infratel and Honda Cars India helped shape his foundation in procurement, manufacturing and telecom infrastructure. Across roles, a consistent thread emerges: a focus on cost leadership, operational continuity and scalable systems.

At Varun Beverages, that experience now finds a broader canvas. As the company continues to grow across geographies, Gupta’s mix of global perspective and on-ground execution could prove to be just the right ingredient in its growth recipe.