Diageo India is among the country’s leading beverage alcohol companies with an outstanding collection of premium brands.
Praveen Someshwar is a dynamic business leader with over three decades of experience in driving transformation, strategy, and execution within the media and FMCG industries. He is recognized as a passionate leader committed to driving change and has a proven track record in business transformation and development across multiple markets.
Praveen served as the Managing Director and CEO of HT Media, one of India's largest and most well-known media groups. In this role, he led various digital, print, and radio outlets, successfully transforming the traditional media powerhouse into a digital-first, tech-driven organization.
Praveen enjoyed a highly successful 24-year career at PepsiCo, where he held various General Management, Finance, and Strategy roles across India and the Asia Pacific region. During his time at PepsiCo, he also served as the CEO of India Foods, overseeing iconic brands such as Lay’s, Kurkure, and Quaker. Additionally, he was the CEO of South Asia Beverages, where he expanded the company’s portfolio in categories such as juices, sports drinks, and low-sugar formulations across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
A true nature lover, Praveen advocates for daily workouts to recharge both the mind and body. He is a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Cost Accountant (ICWA), and he holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree from Delhi University.