Reports of Diageo India exploring the sale of its popular Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have sent ripples through the cricketing and business worlds. At the heart of this potential strategic shift is Praveen Someshwar, the Managing Director and CEO of Diageo India. His leadership has seen the global spirits giant focus intently on its core beverage business, making the future of RCB an intriguing case study in corporate asset management.

Who is Praveen Someshwar?

Praveen Someshwar, who took charge as MD & CEO of Diageo India in March 2025, brings over three decades of leadership experience across FMCG and media sectors. Before joining Diageo, he was the CEO and Managing Director of HT Media Ltd, where he led a digital transformation of one of I

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