Sula Vineyards Names Chaitanya Rathi as Non-Executive Director
Sula Vineyards has named ex-Chief Operating Officer Chaitanya Rathi as an Additional Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, starting August 6, 2026.
The appointment signifies Rathi's comeback to the wine company following two leadership periods that lasted over ten years.
Rathi initially became part of Sula in 2006 and remained with the company until 2013. In this time, he contributed to developing and expanding its hospitality and wine tourism sector. He came back to Sula in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer, a role he maintained until 2023.
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In his role as COO, Rathi managed various business operations and directed a team of over 400 staff members. He was also engaged in Sula's IPO in 2022.
Commenting on the appointment, Rajeev Samant, CEO, Sula Vineyards, says, “Chaitanya has played an important role in Sula’s journey and brings a deep understanding of our business and culture”.
“Over the years, he has helped shape our wine tourism business and played a key role in Sula’s IPO journey. We are very pleased to welcome him back to Sula, this time on the Board, and I am confident that his entrepreneurial mindset and diverse experience will bring valuable perspective as we take Sula into its next phase of growth”.
Rathi says, “Sula continues to be very close to me, having been an important part of my journey for many years, and I am delighted to return in this new role. I look forward to bringing the perspective and experience I have gained from working with and investing in diverse consumer businesses to support Sula’s next phase of growth”.
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“I am excited to work alongside Rajeev and the Board to contribute meaningfully to the Company’s journey and create long-term value for all stakeholders”.
Currently, Sula’s wine tourism venture draws over 400,000 guests each year, as the company keeps broadening its hospitality and wine tourism presence.
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Aside from Sula, Rathi has occupied operational and investment positions in consumer sectors, alcobev, hospitality, and various other rapidly expanding ventures. He has previously been a board member and strategic advisor for various companies and is now the Founder of Searchlight ETA, a Search Fund platform in India focused on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition.
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Rathi offers over 20 of experience in business strategy, operations, investments, and value creation. At Sula, he is anticipated to aid in the company’s next growth stage as it keeps enhancing its fundamental wine operations, broadening its wine tourism and hospitality ventures, and seeking new growth prospects.