Nikhil Panchal

Nikhil Panchal is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership and analytics within the business operations and risk management sectors. Currently serving as Associate Vice President - STP Strategy, Risk & Control at Diageo since May 2017, Nikhil has played a pivotal role in advancing GBO controls and enhancing communication across leadership teams. Prior to this, Nikhil held several key positions at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd, including Manager Analytics - Internal Controls & Risk, where significant automation and data governance initiatives led to substantial efficiency gains. Nikhil's academic credentials include a Post Graduation in Data Science from Great Learning and an MBA in Marketing from NR Institute of Business Administration, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Dharamsinh Desai University.