Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, May 2025 — Anand Tomar has been appointed as Chief Information Officer at Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd. (ABD), where he will spearhead the company’s digital and IT strategy. In this role, he will lead the charge in enhancing ABD’s digital infrastructure, cybersecurity capabilities, and enterprise technology alignment to support the company’s business growth and operational excellence.
With close to two decades of experience in digital transformation and IT leadership, Anand brings a strong track record of enabling technology-driven change across high-impact consumer and retail enterprises. Most recently, he served as Head of Information Technology at McDonald’s India, where he played a pivotal role in modernizing core infrastructure and strengthening cybersecurity frameworks. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Marico Limited, where he led technology initiatives supporting large-scale consumer operations; Trent Ltd, where he oversaw IT infrastructure and information security; and HDFC Bank, where he built foundational systems for secure banking operations.
Anand’s core areas of expertise include SAP, PCIDSS, data privacy compliance, virtualization, system integration, cybersecurity, and vendor management. His appointment underscores ABD’s focus on building a secure, scalable, and data-driven technology landscape to support evolving customer demands and enterprise scalability.
As ABD continues to expand its global presence and deepen brand equity in the premium spirits space, Anand will lead the company’s technology agenda to drive agility, innovation, and regulatory resilience.
Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd.
Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd. (ABD) is India’s third-largest spirits company, renowned for its diverse and expanding portfolio of iconic alcoholic beverage brands. Promoted by industry veteran Mr. Kishore Chhabria, ABD is the only spirits company in India to have launched two millionaire brands—Sterling Reserve and ICONiQ White—in the last five years. The company’s flagship brand, Officer’s Choice, is one of the largest-selling whisky brands globally and a leading export brand from India.
With a presence in nearly every spirits category, ABD’s product lineup includes Officer’s Choice Blue, Sterling Reserve, ICONiQ White, Srishti Premium Whisky, X&O Barrel Whisky, Jolly Roger Rum, Class 21 Vodka, and Kyron Premium Brandy. Its recent foray into the premium gin market with Zoya Special Batch Gin reflects its commitment to innovation and evolving consumer preferences.
Operating in 14 countries and powered by a dynamic leadership team, ABD remains committed to excellence in brand building, product quality, and customer experience.
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