Mondelēz India appoints Vinay Subramanyam as VP, Marketing; succeeds Nitin Saini

New Delhi: Mondelēz International on Monday appointed Vinay Subramanyam as Vice President, Marketing in India, as part of a leadership transition in its India marketing team. Subramanyam succeeded Nitin Saini, who moved to a regional leadership role in Southeast Asia as General Manager, Indonesia. Subramanyam joined Mondelēz India with more than two decades of experience across consumer goods companies. Before the appointment, he served as Head of Marketing, South Asia at Kellanova, now part of Mars Snacking, and was a member of the AMEA Commercial Leadership Team. 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.” Subramanyam's career included leadership roles at Kellanova, Pidilite Industries, Britannia Industries and VIP Industries. At Kellanova, he was responsible for brand and marketing operations across South Asia, alongside category growth and strategic business initiatives. Earlier in his career, he worked across sales and marketing roles and led cross-functional teams across different consumer categories. On Saini's move, Jain said, “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.” Subramanyam holds a Master's degree in Management from MICA, Ahmedabad, and a graduate degree in Business Management from Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu.