Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., a global powerhouse in the instant noodle industry, has unveiled a pivotal leadership restructure aimed at propelling the company into a new era of business expansion. Sandeep Bakhshi, who currently serves as Chief Business Officer, has been promoted to the esteemed role of Managing Director for Indo Nissin Foods Private Ltd., often referred to as “Indo Nissin”. Mr. Bakhshi will succeed Gautam Sharma, the visionary leader who has been at the helm of Indo Nissin since 2014.
With an illustrious career spanning more than 25 years, Sandeep Bakhshi brings a treasure trove of experience to his newly appointed position. His journey through the corporate landscape includes tenures at distinguished companies such as SC Johnson (now Brillon), Mars-Wrigley, Pidilite, AkzoNobel, and Asian Paints. Throughout his career, Mr. Bakhshi has excelled at driving growth through strategic capacity expansion and the seamless integration of digital technologies.
Hiroyuki Yoshida, Chairman of Indo Nissin, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are genuinely delighted to announce the appointment of Sandeep Bakhshi as Managing Director. Over the past eight years, he has played a pivotal role in fostering the growth of Indo Nissin, and we have every confidence in his ability to lead the company into its next phase of transformative growth.”
Mr. Yoshida also took a moment to acknowledge the contributions of Gautam Sharma, the outgoing Managing Director, saying, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Gautam Sharma for his dedicated service to Indo Nissin and his exceptional contributions to the Indian business landscape. He departs, leaving behind a remarkable legacy, a high-performing team, and a business that has consistently achieved remarkable growth.”
This strategic leadership change within Indo Nissin reflects the company’s commitment to pursuing innovative approaches and capitalizing on the experience and expertise of Sandeep Bakhshi to drive continued success and evolution in the instant noodle industry in India and beyond.