With a career spanning over 35 years, D S Gangwar has held key leadership positions in public administration, policy formulation and governance
Following the completion of the tenure of J. P. Meena, the Indian Beverage Association (IBA), the national body for non-alcoholic beverage industry, has appointed Dharmendra Singh Gangwar as the new Secretary General. With a career spanning over 35 years, Gangwar has held key leadership positions in public administration, policy formulation and governance across the Central, state government and public sector enterprises (PSEs).
A retired Secretary to the Government of India, Gangwar, from the 1988 batch of the Bihar cadre, has held key positions across multiple ministries, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Health & Family Welfare, Food Processing Industries and Rural Development.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Gangwar to IBA. The Indian non-alcoholic beverage Industry is at an inflection point at the moment and we have an opportunity to strategically steer it towards growth. Dr. Gangwar’s extensive leadership experience, strategic vision, and deep understanding of policy implementation will be invaluable in strengthening the representation of the industry,” stated S.R. Goenka, Chairman, IBA.
IBA, in its official statement, stated that his expertise in infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks and corporate governance will provide strong leadership to the association. It added that his vast experience in public finance management, industrial promotion and development administration will be instrumental in driving the mission of IBA forward.
“The non-alcoholic beverage industry plays a crucial role in India’s economy and it has the potential to make India a global beverage processing hub. I look forward to working with all stakeholders in achieving steady growth of the industry through policy advocacy, innovation and collaboration,” Gangwar stated.
The Association serves as an inter-face between the industry, government and the public, besides providing a unified and focused viewpoint in respect of legislative, regulatory and policy matters. It acts as a common voice for the non-alcoholic beverage industry.
