ABDL Names Anil Somani As CFO

Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABDL) has appointed Anil Somani as its chief financial officer (CFO). Somani has succeeded Ramakrishnan Ramaswamy, who has been an integral member of the leadership team and contributed to the success of the organisation for last nearly one and a half decade. With a distinguished career spanning over 32 years, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to ABDL; having held prominent finance roles in Fortune 500 companies across sectors including manufacturing, retail, and the Big 4 firms.

A qualified chartered accountant by qualification; he has had extensive experience in strategy and financial management, internal controls, finance and accounts, and more. Additionally, he is a certified SAP FICO consultant and certified information systems auditor (CISA) with a proven track record of leading multiple successful ERP implementations. His previous roles in both multinational corporations (MNCs) and Indian promoter-driven organisations have consistently showcased his ability to drive financial excellence and operational efficiency.

Commenting on the appointment, Alok Gupta, managing director, Allied Blenders and Distillers says, “We are excited to welcome Anil to our group leadership team. His extensive expertise in financial management and transformative finance will be instrumental towards contributing to achieve our strategic goals. With his business acumen of driving financial excellence and operational efficiency, we are confident that he will enable in enhancing our business performance & processes and supporting our growth trajectory.”

Previously, he served as the CFO of Bata India. In his earlier assignments, he held key positions at leading organisations such as Reliance Retail, Infiniti Retail (Croma), Walmart India, Metro Cash and Carry India, C.C. Chokshi & Co where he played a pivotal role in enhancing financial performance and operational excellence. He is recognised for his strategic acumen in driving profitable growth, optimising business processes, improving supply chain efficiencies, and spearheading transformative finance and technology initiatives.

Somani, on his new role, comments, "I am privileged to join Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited, one of the leaders within the Indian spirits industries. I am eager to contribute to the overall vision of achieving greater financial efficiency and drive profitability. I look forward to collaborating with the team to enhance our financial performance and strengthen our position in the market.”