PepsiCo elevates Amit Kumar Nanchahal as brand communications head for Sting Energy and Mountain Dew

PepsiCo has elevated Amit Kumar Nanchahal as brand communications head – International Beverages for Sting Energy and Mountain Dew, he announced via LinkedIn. 

His new role where he will lead global communications for Sting Energy and Mountain Dew within PepsiCo’s international beverages portfolio. He will be based in Delhi.

Prior to this appointment, Nanchahal served as head of corporate communications for India and South Asia at PepsiCo from March 2024 to January 2026. In this capacity, he oversaw food and beverage marketing communications, sustainability initiatives, digital communications and internal communications across the region. He joined the company in 2019 as associate director, leading food category and sustainability communications.

Before his tenure at PepsiCo, Nanchahal worked with Ola (ANI Technologies), where he held roles including senior manager – corporate communications and manager – corporate communication and PR. His responsibilities included managing corporate reputation, crisis communication, advocacy and sustainability initiatives.

Earlier, he spent over nine years at SABMiller India in multiple communications roles, handling media relations, internal communications and sustainability programmes. He began his career at the Confederation of Indian Industry as executive officer – corporate communications and events.