Poonam Chandel

Poonam Chandel is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the spirits and beverage industry, currently serving as the Managing Director at NeuWorld Spirits since January 2022. Previously, Poonam founded and directed V Evolve from March 2015 to December 2021, providing consultancy services on business entry strategies and product development. With a background as Chief Executive Officer at Wave Distilleries and Breweries Limited, Poonam led multiple business operations and oversaw mergers and acquisitions. Poonam's career also includes significant roles at Cobra Beer, where substantial brand and team expansions were achieved, and key marketing positions at Allied Blenders & Distillers, Shaw Wallace Limited, and Radico Khaitan. Poonam holds an MBA in Marketing from Himachal Pradesh University and a Bachelor's degree in Science from St. Bede's College, enhancing a robust professional foundation built since the mid-1990s.