Indian Malt Whisky Association
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Gurgaon-122002, Haryana, India
Founding Members
Mr. Paul P John
Chairman & Managing Director | John Distilleries Pvt Ltd
Paul P John ventured into the alcobev industry in 1992 and started John Distilleries Pvt Ltd in 1996. Under his commanding guidance the company grew to be a leader not just in India but across the globe, within less than a decade.
The company owns a strong portfolio of brands in various liquor categories including whiskies, brandy, gins, wines and single malts today, the flagship brand of the company, original choice, is one of the top selling brands in India’s popular segment and is one of the top 10 selling whiskies in the world with sales exceeding 22 million cases a year.
A path to a new future was laid when Mr. Paul P John chose to create world-class single malts made in India. Discovering a passion for single malts, he appreciated the premium quality of the whisky.
Mr. Rakshit N Jagdale
Chairman & Managing Director | Amrut Distilleries Ltd
Mr. Rakshit N Jagdale, is the third generation entrepreneur of his family business, the Jagdale group. He is the Managing Director of Amrut Distilleries Ltd, Bangalore, India.
Rakshit, who has an MBA from The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, is the grandson of the late founder, Mr. Radhakrishna N Jagdale, and son of Mr. Neelakanta Rao R Jagdale.
After graduating with a Bachelors degree in business management from the prestigious Shri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College in Bangalore, Rakshit joined the family company as an “apprentice”. For two years he gained practical work exposure in different areas of the business.
Mr. Abhishek Khaitan
Managing Director | Radico Khaitan Ltd
With a career spanning over 25 years, Mr. Abhishek Khaitan has steered the company to new heights in the branded business and luxury products sector. He has been pivotal in the successful launch of over 15 brands, 7 of which have attained membership in the millionaire’s club.
After completing his undergraduate degree in Engineering, Mr. Khaitan discovered his passion for marketing and furthered his education with a Managerial Finance and Accounting course at Harvard University, USA. Joining Radico Khaitan in 1997 to spearhead the marketing division, Mr. Khaitan swiftly demonstrated his sharp business acumen with the highly successful launch of 8PM whisky in 1998. This brand became a category favorite, achieving record-breaking sales of over one million cases in its inaugural year and earning a place in the Limca Book of World Records.
Mr. Siddhartha Sharma
Promoter | Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd
Siddhartha Sharma is recognized as the promoter of Piccadily Agro Industries Limited in India, a company that is dedicated to crafting exceptional spirits. With his visionary leadership, Siddhartha has propelled the group to expand its presence on the global stage while maintaining a strong commitment to quality.
Siddhartha has instilled a relentless pursuit of excellence within his team. This dedication has resulted in the creation of a portfolio of spirits that are highly regarded by connoisseurs worldwide. Siddhartha’s deep passion for the craft is evident in the meticulous attention to detail and precision that goes into each product from Piccadily Distilleries.
Board of Directors
Mr. Paul P John
Chairman & Managing Director, John Distilleries Pvt Ltd
Mr. Rakshit N Jagdale
Chairman & Managing Director, Amrut Distilleries Ltd
Mr. Abhishek Khaitan
Managing Director,
Radico Khaitan Ltd
Mr. Akhil Dada
Chairman,
Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd
Maj Gen (Dr) Rajesh Chopra, AVSM (Retd) Director General (IMWA)
Maj Gen (Dr) Rajesh Chopra, AVSM (Retd) has had an illustrious military career spanning over 37 years. The general officer is credited with various staff and command appointments, notably command of a mechanised infantry battalion, an armoured brigade, an infantry division, director military operations at the army HQ, Major General in charge Doctrines & Concepts and chief of staff of a Corps. The officer has attended numerous prestigious courses in India and abroad and distinguished himself as commander of an Indian military task force in war torn Angola (Africa), as part of the UN mission. The General is recipient of the prestigious ATI VISHISIT SEVA MEDAL (AVSM), (Padma Shri equivalent) by the honorable President of India, Dr Ram Nath Kovind in Nov 2021. A Double M Phil and Ph D, post retirement, the General had stints as Defence Consultant, Vice President of an International Wool Company, Defence Banking Advisor with State Bank of India, prior to assuming charge of the present appointment. He is a keen Saxophonist.
Member Companies
Established in 1996, John Distilleries grew to be a leading Alcobev company in a decade, not just in India but…
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Amrut Distilleries Private Limited belongs to the N.R. Jagdale Group, which is one of the oldest industrial groups of India…
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Radico Khaitan Limited ("RKL") is among the oldest and one of the largest manufacturers of Indian Made Foreign Liquor ("IMFL")…
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