Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, August 2026 — Mondelēz International today announced a key leadership transition within its marketing organization in India, with the appointment of Vinay Subramanyam as the Vice President – Marketing in India. He will take over from Nitin Saini who has been elevated to a regional role in Southeast Asia as General Manager, Indonesia.
Vinay joins Mondelez India with over two decades of experience across leading consumer goods organizations. Vinay joins from Kellanova (Now Mars Snacking), where he served as Head of Marketing, South Asia and was a member of the AMEA Commercial Leadership Team. Over the course of his career, he has held leadership positions at Kellanova, Pidilite Industries, Britannia Industries, and VIP Industries.
Commenting on the appointment, Samir Jain, President – Mondelez India said, “We are delighted to welcome Vinay to Mondelēz International. He brings a strong track record of building brands, driving category growth, leading innovation and developing high-performing teams across some of the industry’s most respected consumer companies. As we scale our India business further, Vinay’s leadership and consumer-centric approach will be instrumental in accelerating our next phase of growth.”
He added, “I would like to congratulate Nitin on his new role in Southeast Asia as General Manager, Indonesia. Nitin has made a lasting impact on our India business through his strategic leadership, brand building initiatives, and relentless focus on innovation and execution. His contributions have reinforced Mondelez India’s position as one of the country’s leading snacking companies. We wish him continued success in this exciting new chapter in the region.”
At Kellanova, Vinay was responsible for scaling category growth, leading strategic business initiatives, and overseeing brand and marketing efforts across South Asia. Known for his consumer-first mindset and strong commercial acumen, he has consistently delivered business growth while creating meaningful brand experiences. Prior to Kellanova, Vinay has led marketing for organizations such as Pidilite Industries and Britannia Industries. He began his career in sales and has successfully led large, cross-functional teams across diverse categories and markets.
Vinay has been recognized externally among India’s leading marketers, including being featured in Business World’s Top 50 Marketers and Impact’s Top 100 Marketers lists. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from MICA, Ahmedabad, and a graduate degree in Business Management from Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu.
About Mondelez India
Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been present in India for over 75 years. The company introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk and Bournvita in India in 1948 and has since been a leader in the chocolate category in the country. Part of Mondelēz International, the company has iconic brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk, Cadbury Celebrations, Cadbury Bournville, Cadbury 5Star, Cadbury Perk, Cadbury Fuse, Cadbury Gems, Cadbury Bournvita, Tang, Oreo, Biscoff, along with Chocobakes, among several others in its portfolio. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, and manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh, in addition to a global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and a vast distribution network across the country.
About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2025 net revenues of approximately $38.5 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, RITZ, LU, CLIF BAR and TATE’S BAKE SHOP biscuits and baked snacks, as well as CADBURY DAIRY MILK, MILKA and TOBERLONE chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North America and World Indices, formerly Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.
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