This strategic appointment comes at a pivotal moment in Moët Hennessy India’s journey as the company accelerates its growth plans and strengthens its leadership position in India’s rapidly evolving luxury wines and spirits market, especially the sparkling wines, which benefits from being the similar labels of Moet and Chandon Champagne. Moët Hennessy India might also increase its footprints in the still wines segment after the successful launch of the super- premium wine Aurva Shiraz a couple of years ago, winning medals in international wine competitions.

Siddharth Suri will be at the helm of Moët Hennessy product portfolio in India, which includes Dom Pérignon (DP), Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Belvedere, Chandon and Volcan Tequila. He will be responsible for shaping the company’s long-term growth strategy, driving consumer-centric innovation while building on the company’s legacy of excellence and innovation.

He brings over 24 years of extensive experience in the FMCG and Wines & Spirits industries across domestic, travel retail, and international markets, holding senior positions at PepsiCo, Pernod Ricard, Moët Hennessy and Diageo. His last assignment has been with the Coca-Cola Company, where he pioneered the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) alcoholic beverages category in India, shaping the new consumer segment.

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He has also been Sales Director for India and South Asia (Domestic and Travel Retail), for Moet Hennessy where he played an important role in strengthening the company’s presence across key markets.

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Anne Claire Delamarre, President, Asia Pacific, says about his appointment, “India is a market of immense potential, with a new generation of consumers embracing luxury, craftsmanship, and global experiences. We are deeply committed to continuously expanding our presence here. Siddharth’s strong leadership, proven track record, and deep understanding of both Moët Hennessy and the Indian consumer market that make him ideally placed to lead our next phase of growth in this exciting market.”

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The appointment of Siddharth Suri signals Moët Hennessy India’s strong commitment in shaping the future of luxury experiences in India. With his leadership, the company is poised to not only grow market share but also redefine how Indian consumers engage with wines and spirits- through immersive experiences, local relevance, and uncompromising excellence.

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Moët Hennessy India

Moët Hennessy India Private Limited (MHI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Moët Hennessy, was incorporated in India on April 1, 2001. Besides the import and sales of MHI luxury products in India, the company also manages the Chandon winery in Dindori (Nashik), since 2013. Chandon is a leading producer of 4 brands of sparkling wines besides Aurva Shiraz. All their bubblies and the super-premium Shiraz have been winning several international Awards  

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Ipsita Das who is an alumnus of St. Stephens College Delhi and Indian School of Business, joined Moët Hennessy India as the Commercial Director in 2019. She was promoted as Managing Director of the company in 2021. She was  also selected as one of DelWine Top Ten Indian Women of Wine (WoW)  in 2021.

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