Amul names Sodhi as MD

Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the co-operative federation that owns the Amul brand, has appointed RS Sodhi as its managing director.

Sodhi was the acting MD of GCMMF after former managing director BM Vyas’s controversial exit a few months ago.

The Rs 8005-crore federation had formed a five-member committee to appoint a suitable successor to Vyas. The committee today unanimously announced its decision to select Sodhi – an Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) pass out – for the coveted post.

“They approved my appointment as MD and I have received the letter,” said Sodhi.

Sodhi, has been associated with Amul since 1982 and holds around 28-29 years of experience in sales and marketing in Asia’s largest milk brand. Earlier, Sodhi was the chief general manager of Amul.