Diageo's former MD Abanti Sankaranarayanan heading verticals at USL

Abanti Sankaranarayanan's work schedule has gotten heavier. In-between high-profile meetings, the former managing director of drinks company Diageo has to make trips to the 'Mantralaya', among other government departments, for a host of concerns — from liasoning over tax and industry-related policy matters to promoting responsible drinking. This is part of Abanti's new role as head of luxury business and corporate relations — both new verticals that Diageo, the world's largest distiller and maker of whiskey brand Johnnie Walker, has created within United SpiritsBSE -2.20 % earlier this month.

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