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Neeraj Sanan moves on from MCCS
MUMBAI: It’s not yet the seven year itch. But after working with Media Content and Communication Services (MCCS) for nearly six years, chief marketing officer (CMO) Neeraj Sanan has decided to move on from the company that holds three big news channels under the brand name ABP- ABP News, ABP Majha and ABP Bangla.
Sanan confirmed the news to indiantelevision.com but added that he would be serving as the CMO till early April. Undecided about his next move, Sanan is sure of continuing in the marketing field even in the future.
He is currently serving his notice period at MCCS where he was additionally handling the global distribution of the ABP channels.
Sanan has nearly 18 years of experience in the industry. Prior to this he was the CMO at Web18, the mobile and internet arm of Network18.
Brands
Radico Khaitan appoints Kunal Madan as chief marketing officer
Promotions signal focus on premium spirits, global expansion and homegrown leadership
UTTAR PRADESH: Radico Khaitan has elevated two long-serving insiders to its top leadership team, signalling a bold push into premium spirits and global markets. Kunal Madan steps in as chief marketing officer, while Sudhir Upadhyay takes charge as chief sales officer, both part of what managing director Abhishek Khaitan calls a consciously built next-generation leadership bench.
“At Radico Khaitan, our growth has always been powered by people,” Khaitan said. “True leadership is not imported, it is cultivated.” He added that empowering internal talent ensures continuity while keeping the company globally competitive and future-ready.
Madan, with over 20 years of experience across global sales and marketing, will drive brand architecture, marketing strategy, and the premiumisation agenda, including travel retail. Upadhyay, who has 25 years in the industry and was most recently national sales head, will oversee distribution expansion and execution across markets.
The leadership reshuffle comes amid Radico’s intensified focus on premium spirits, a segment driving higher margins and international growth. Last year, Ajay Kakkar was brought on to head the Premium On-Trade vertical, targeting modern and institutional channels to boost presence in high-growth segments.
Meanwhile, Amar Sinha stepped down as chief operating officer after contributing across multiple growth phases. Khaitan acknowledged Sinha’s role in supporting the company’s trajectory, while Sinha described his tenure as “an absolute privilege,” crediting Khaitan’s leadership for shaping the company’s strategic direction.
With a homegrown leadership bench and a clear premium agenda, Radico Khaitan is set to accelerate its global expansion while doubling down on brand elevation and market impact.
