Diageo India is among the country’s leading beverage alcohol companies with an outstanding collection of premium brands.
Shikhee Agrawal, General Manager for Key Accounts in North at Diageo India, isn’t your typical corporate executive. Her journey is a remarkable blend of resilience, adventure, and an unyielding passion for life that inspires all who hear it. From participating in car rally’s to carving her own route through the corporate highways, Shikhee’s story is one of embracing life’s challenges with courage and determination.
Growing up amidst the raw beauty of Shillong and Mizoram, Shikhee’s formative years were steeped in adventure. Her daily school commute involved climbing hundreds of stairs—a ritual that instilled in her a strength and grit that has only deepened over the years. But the mountains she has conquered since then are far from ordinary.
Beyond her career accomplishments, Shikhee is a seasoned rally car driver, trekker, and even an amateur trucker. She’s the kind of person who finds joy on the unbeaten path, whether it’s behind the wheel of a rally car or trekking up mountain trails. For Shikhee, the thrill of adventure isn’t just a pastime—it’s a way of life, a philosophy that fuels her approach to challenges and inspires those around her to embrace life’s unpredictability.
She is a true testament of a fearless woman: Shikhee drove herself to the hospital for the births of her two sons — not once but twice! For Shikhee, resilience means facing the unexpected with grace, both in personal life and career.
Her career is equally marked by bold and unconventional choices. After completing her MBA in Lucknow, she ventured into various fields from export management to ad sales. Her 15-year journey in cosmetics, beauty and luxury industry helped her evolve into different roles. Today at Diageo India, she brings that depth of experience where she leads with an appreciation for luxury and a focus on consumer engagement.
For Shikhee, luxury is more than just products—it’s about creating experiences. "Luxury consumers aren’t just looking to spend; they seek personalization and experience,” she says. “It’s about creating conversations that resonate.” This understanding of luxury mindset coupled with her unique approach sets her apart.
Her mantra? "Life is an adventure and simply beautiful. Just keep walking." It’s a philosophy she embodies daily while encouraging young professionals to stay patient, pursue their passions diligently but also make space for life's unexpected adventures.
Shikhee Agrawal's journey celebrates resilience through bold choices and fearless commitment, whether maneuvering off-road trails or navigating dynamic career challenges. She inspires us all to keep moving forward with strength to seek adventure at every step and find meaning on every path we take. She reminds us that life can be as vast as we dare make it so keep walking, keep exploring and let every journey be uniquely your own.
