Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam today announced the appointment of Mr. Vaibhav Bhanchawat as Vice President and Managing Director of Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam, succeeding Mr. Anil Viswanathan, who, after successfully running Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam for 3 years, moves to Mondelez Europe to lead Marketing for North and Western Europe.
Building on the achievements of Mr. Anil Viswanathan, who successfully maintained strong business momentum and reinforced Mondelez Kinh Do’s leadership position in Vietnam’s snacking industry, Mr. Vaibhav Bhanchawat aims to further elevate the company by driving sustainable growth, purposeful innovation, and people development, leading Mondelez Kinh Do into its next phase of strategic growth.
With over 25 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and consumer healthcare sectors, Mr. Vaibhav Bhanchawat has held senior leadership roles across key Asian markets including India, Singapore, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Vietnam. He is recognized for his well-rounded leadership capability, strategic mindset, and strong record of accelerating growth, driving transformation, and building high-performing teams.
With extensive regional experience and a deep understanding of the Vietnamese market, Mr. Vaibhav is expected to lead Mondelez Kinh Do into a new phase of development, strengthening the company’s foundation for sustainable growth in Vietnam.
Sharing his vision for the company, Mr. Vaibhav Bhanchawat, Vice President and Managing Director of Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam, said: "I’m truly honored to return to Vietnam, a dynamic market where Mondelez Kinh Do has been deeply connected with consumers for over a decade. With our strong brand portfolio, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and talented people, I’m confident that we will continue to lead the future of snacking in Vietnam, offering the right snack, at the right moment, with high quality, to meet the evolving needs of consumers."
Leveraging his extensive regional experience and deep understanding of the Vietnamese market, Mr. Vaibhav Bhanchawat is set to lead Mondelez Kinh Do into a new chapter of growth, strengthening its foundation for sustainable success through three key strategic priorities: driving innovation with a strong portfolio that meets modern consumer trends; developing people and organizational capabilities through a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing culture; and creating positive impact on communities and the environment through continued sustainability initiatives.
The appointment of Mr. Vaibhav Bhanchawat underscores Mondelēz International’s commitment to the Vietnamese market and reaffirms Vietnam’s strategic role in the region, as Mondelez Kinh Do continues to expand its scale, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, and invest in sustainability initiatives across the country.
