With a legacy spanning over six decades, the company is strengthening its leadership as it builds culturally resonant brands across beer and premium spirits.

New Delhi, 13 October 2026: DeVANS Modern Breweries Limited has appointed Vikas Bhatia as Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing on board a beverage industry veteran with over 30 years of experience across sales, marketing, commercial leadership and market expansion. Vikas Bhatia has held leadership roles across leading global organisations, including RedBull , Sab Miller , Diageo , Radico and KraftHeinz, and will focus on strengthening DeVANS’ commercial capabilities, accelerating market development, driving operational excellence and unlocking new growth opportunities.

Founded in 1961, DeVANS has evolved from its roots in liquor bottling into a diversified beverage business spanning beer and premium spirits. Under the leadership of Chairman and Managing Director Prem Dewan, the company has expanded from one manufacturing unit to four, reflecting its evolution over the decades. Its ambition today is to build on this legacy while becoming a more competitive, contemporary and growth-oriented business.

“DeVANS has a legacy spanning more than six decades, and our ambition is to build on that foundation as we take the company into its next phase of growth. Vikas brings extensive experience across leading beverage and FMCG businesses, along with a strong understanding of commercial development and market expansion. We look forward to working with him to strengthen our capabilities, develop our business and to further strengthen DeVANS into one of the premier beverage companies in India.”

Prem Dewan, Chairman and Managing Director, DeVANS Modern Breweries Limited

“I am delighted to join DeVANS at an important stage in its journey. The company’s legacy, evolving portfolio and ambition to build stronger brands present an exciting opportunity. I look forward to working with the team to strengthen commercial execution, explore new market opportunities and create a platform for sustainable, long-term growth.”

Vikas Bhatia, Chief Operating Officer, DeVANS Modern Breweries Limited

DeVANS is increasingly focused on building brands that resonate with younger legal-age consumers through product innovation, cultural relevance and experiential storytelling. Its portfolio spans Six Fields beers, including Brute, Cult, Blanche and Pilsner; Godfather beer; GianChand, an award winning Indian Single Malt Whisky portfolio, rooted in Jammu’s whisky-making heritage; and Gingalalahu gin. The company’s brands have earned international recognition, with Six Fields Brute winning Gold and being named Country Winner at the World Beer Awards, UK, alongside further accolades for Six Fields and GianChand.

The company is also investing in culturally relevant brand engagement. Its #CheersForMore campaign for Six Fields, featuring international cricket umpire Anil Chaudhary, celebrates the shared experiences around cricket, reflecting its focus on building distinctive brand narratives and strengthening consumer connections.

For DeVANS, the next phase of growth includes bringing together its established manufacturing base, diversified portfolio and evolving approach to brand-building. Bhatia’s appointment is intended to strengthen the commercial and operational capabilities required to translate these assets into sustained business growth.