Diageo India, the country’s leading beverage alcohol company, said Julie Bramham will take over as the Chief Marketing Officer replacing Amrit Thomas who will be moving to London as Marketing and Innovation Director, Europe.

Bramham has been with Diageo for over two decades and has held key positions in innovation, marketing and commercial across Europe. She is currently General Manager, Innovation, for Europe. She will also be part of the executive committee of Diageo India.

Sanjeev Churiwala, Diageo India’s Chief Financial Officer, will take on the additional role of Chairman of Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd that runs the Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL franchise.

“Julie’s experience at working on our global brands and developed markets will add to the diversity of the Diageo business in India,” said Anand Kripalu, Managing Director and CEO, Diageo India.

Diageo India is the brand name of United Spirits which is the legal entity of the domestic operations of its parent, Diageo.