Gurugram, Haryana, India, April 2026 — LT Foods has announced the appointment of Ritesh Sud as Chief Marketing Officer – India & Far East, marking a strategic leadership move as the company continues to strengthen its global brand presence and accelerate growth across key markets.
In this role, Ritesh will lead the marketing strategy across India and the Far East, focusing on brand building, consumer engagement, portfolio expansion, and market leadership. His appointment comes at a time when LT Foods is sharpening its positioning as a global FMCG leader with a strong heritage and a forward-looking approach to evolving consumer preferences.
Ritesh brings over 18 years of rich experience in marketing and brand leadership, having worked across leading FMCG and consumer-focused organizations. Most recently, he served as Vice President (Marketing) – National Brands, Packaged Beverages at Tata Consumer Products, where he led the iconic Tata Tea portfolio, including Tata Tea Gold, Tata Tea Premium, Tata Tea Agni, and Tata Tea Jaago Re, driving brand growth and consumer relevance in a competitive category.
Prior to this, he was Vice President – Marketing for the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Business at Tata Consumer Products, where he played a key role in expanding the company’s footprint in emerging beverage categories and strengthening innovation-led growth.
Ritesh spent over a decade at Perfetti Van Melle, where he held multiple leadership roles across brand management and portfolio leadership. As Associate Director – Marketing, he led brands such as Centerfruit, Happydent, and Alpenliebe Juzt Jelly, along with media responsibilities and international exposure, including the Nepal market. His tenure was marked by successful product launches, including the national rollout of Alpenliebe Juzt Jelly, recognized as a breakthrough innovation by Nielsen.
Earlier in his career, he worked with Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and Wipro, gaining experience across marketing and sales functions, building a strong foundation in consumer insights, go-to-market strategies, and brand management.
LT Foods is a leading Indian-origin global FMCG company in the consumer food space, with a strong presence in specialty rice and rice-based foods for over 70 years. The company operates in more than 80 countries, delivering high-quality food products across India, the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
Its portfolio includes iconic brands such as Daawat, one of India’s most loved basmati rice brands, and Royal, the leading basmati brand in North America. LT Foods is also expanding into organic and health-focused food segments through brands like Ecolife, aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation, LT Foods continues to build a global footprint while nurturing the goodness of food for people, communities, and the planet.
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