29 July 2026: Asahi Group Holdings has appointed Karan R Bhatia as its new Director, AGPS. This vital executive addition strongly reflects the multinational organization’s deep commitment to strengthening its global leadership capabilities, enhancing enterprise agility, and driving sustainable business growth across its worldwide network.

Karan brings a formidable portfolio of cross-industry expertise in global business services, procurement, and enterprise transformation. He joins the organization from Opella, where he successfully led the Global Capability Centre (GCC) and Global Business Services (GBS) for the AMEA (Asia, Middle East, and Africa) region. During his impactful tenure, he played an instrumental role in championing digital transformation, advancing operational excellence, ensuring rigorous governance, and architecting strategic growth initiatives.

His career trajectory is further anchored by significant leadership positions at Sanofi, where he spearheaded global procurement transformation and scaled enterprise-wide digital initiatives. Additionally, he built deep foundational expertise in strategic procurement and global sourcing during his earlier tenure at Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.

Taking command of his new role at Asahi Group Holdings, by leveraging his deep domain expertise, his role is poised to elevate the company’s global procurement and operational strategies, ensuring seamless execution and driving long-term value creation.

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