DeVANS Modern Breweries appoints Vikas Bhatia as COO
DeVANS Modern Breweries Limited has appointed Vikas Bhatia as chief operating officer. The company said the appointment is aimed at strengthening its commercial operations, market development and operational capabilities as it expands its beer and premium spirits business. Bhatia will focus on commercial execution, market expansion and identifying growth opportunities. The move comes as DeVANS looks to leverage its manufacturing network and product portfolio to expand its market reach.
The appointment
- Announced
- 14 October 2026
Key details
- Experience
- More than 30 years across sales, marketing and commercial leadership
- Company founded
- 1961
- Chairman and managing director
- Prem Dewan
- Manufacturing footprint
- Grown from one unit to four
- Portfolio
- Six Fields beer, Godfather beer, GianChand Indian single malt whisky and Gingalalahu gin
Career so far
- Chief operating officer (COO)DeVANS Modern Breweries · from Oct 2026
- Leadership roleRed Bull
- Leadership roleSABMiller
- Leadership roleDiageo
- Leadership roleRadico Khaitan
- Leadership roleKraft Heinz
Bhatia brings more than 30 years of experience across sales, marketing and commercial leadership.
About DeVANS Modern Breweries
Brewery and spirits brand launching premium gin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the new Chief operating officer (COO) at DeVANS Modern Breweries?
Vikas Bhatia was appointed Chief operating officer (COO) at DeVANS Modern Breweries; the move was announced on 14 October 2026.
What did Vikas Bhatia do before joining DeVANS Modern Breweries?
According to the announcement, Vikas Bhatia has worked as Leadership role at Red Bull; Leadership role at SABMiller; Leadership role at Diageo; Leadership role at Radico Khaitan.
Based on company announcements, filings and reporting by ET Retail. Details were checked against the source on 13 Nov 2026; we add nothing the source does not state.
Key facts
- Company
- DeVANS Modern Breweries
- Person
- Vikas Bhatia
- New role
- Chief operating officer (COO)
- Type
- Appointed
- Date
- 14 Oct 2026
- Source
- Media reports
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