Vishal Rajan
About Vishal Rajan
Vishal Rajan serves as the Regional Business Head for South and West India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives at Brown-Forman since 2019. He has extensive experience in trade marketing and sales management, having held various positions at SABMiller and Anheuser-Busch InBev over his career.
Work at Brown-Forman
Vishal Rajan has served as the Regional Business Head for South and West India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives at Brown-Forman since 2019. His role involves overseeing business operations and strategic initiatives within these regions. Based in the Mumbai area, he has contributed to the company's growth and market presence in the competitive beverage industry.
Previous Experience at SABMiller
Vishal Rajan held multiple positions at SABMiller from 2003 to 2019. He began as a Key Accounts Manager, progressing to roles such as Trade Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, and General Manager for Sales and Trade Marketing. His responsibilities included designing market-specific promotions and managing sales teams, showcasing his expertise in trade marketing and sales strategy.
Experience at Anheuser-Busch InBev
From 2017 to 2019, Vishal Rajan worked as the Regional Sales Director at Anheuser-Busch InBev in India. In this role, he was responsible for driving sales performance and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance market share, further building on his extensive experience in the beverage sector.
Education and Expertise
Vishal Rajan studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, from 2008 to 2009, where he gained advanced business management skills. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in trade marketing and sales, has equipped him with a strong ability to understand market dynamics and align them with business objectives.
Background
Vishal Rajan's career spans over two decades in the beverage industry, beginning with his role at SABMiller in 2003. He has held various managerial positions across different companies, demonstrating a consistent track record in sales and marketing. His foundational education at S.T. Mary’s School from 1983 to 1994 laid the groundwork for his professional journey.