National, September 7, 2026: McCain Foods India has announced the appointment of Aditya Krishna as Managing Director, McCain Foods India. Aditya succeeds Mainak Dhar, who, following a successful tenure leading the India business, transitions into an expanded leadership role. Concurrently, Avishek Kar has been elevated to Commercial Head, McCain Foods India, succeeding Aditya.
These strategic transitions underscore McCain India’s commitment to internal talent mobility and leadership development. As professionals increasingly seek long-term career growth alongside organizational impact, McCain’s people-first approach focuses on identifying high-potential talent, delivering targeted development and empowering employees to assume expanded business responsibilities. The advancement of leaders like Aditya and Avishek highlights this commitment to nurturing a robust internal talent pipeline.
In his new role, Aditya will build on McCain Foods India’s long-standing partnerships with growers, continuing the company’s pioneering work in developing French Fries potato varieties suited to Indian conditions. He will also focus on strengthening McCain’s contribution to India’s food processing industry and deepening its responsibility towards the communities it works with.
Commenting on his appointment, Aditya Krishna, Managing Director, McCain Foods India, stated: “It is a privilege to lead McCain Foods India at this important stage of our journey. Over the years, McCain has built a deep legacy in the country—partnering with growers, pioneering the development of French Fries potato varieties suited to Indian conditions, contributing to the growth of the food processing industry, and supporting communities through initiatives such as Project Shakti and Project Utthaan. I am grateful for the opportunity to build on this strong foundation, and equally excited about the road ahead as we continue to grow the category, strengthen the McCain brand, and create long-term value for our growers, customers, consumers, and communities.”
Aditya brings nearly two decades of experience in Sales & Marketing across India and South East Asia at Mondelez International. Prior to this elevation, he served as Commercial Director at McCain India for over three years, where he was instrumental in accelerating retail business growth, elevating brand salience and driving consumer innovation.
Having held key positions within McCain’s India business, Avishek brings deep institutional knowledge, market insight and commercial acumen to his expanded portfolio.
About McCain Foods:
McCain Foods Limited is a global leader in the frozen food industry and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of French fries and potato specialties. Headquartered in Florenceville, New Brunswick, Canada, the company operates 49 production facilities with a workforce of over 22,000 employees, serving customers across 160 countries. McCain Foods (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited. Since 1998, McCain India has pioneered agronomy R&D and led the development of the frozen food market across the Indian subcontinent. Its product portfolio powers leading Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), hotels, restaurants, and caterers, while remaining a household favorite for in-home consumption. For more information, please visit https://www.mccainindia.com/
