News ArticleUnited Spirits Names Sameer Chugh as New General Counsel Starting December 2026
Shobana Nikam resigns as Executive Vice President and General Counsel effective 31 October 2026; Interim General Counsel Archana Sasan's tenure ends 31 December 2026
United Spirits Limited announced the appointment of Sameer Chugh as General Counsel, India, effective from 1st December 2026. The company also noted the resignation of Shobana Nikam as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective 31st October 2026, and the completion of tenure of Interim General Counsel Archana Sasan by 31st December 2026.
United Spirits Limited
Change in Management
United Spirits Limited has appointed Sameer Chugh as General Counsel, India, effective 1 December 2026, following the resignation of Shobana Nikam and completion of tenure of interim General Counsel Archana Sasan.
The Board of Directors approved the appointment of Sameer Chugh based on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee's recommendation. Chugh brings over 30 years of legal experience across various regulated sectors, including leadership roles in major companies like Games24x7, Bharti Group, British Telecom, Essar Group, and Cummins.
Shobana Nikam resigned from her role as Executive Vice President and General Counsel due to personal reasons, with her resignation effective from the close of business on 31 October 2026.
Archana Sasan, serving as Interim General Counsel in a consulting capacity, will complete her tenure effective 31 December 2026.
Highlights
- Sameer Chugh appointed as General Counsel, India, effective 1 December 2026.
- Shobana Nikam resigns effective 31 October 2026.
- Archana Sasan’s interim General Counsel tenure ends 31 December 2026.
- Chugh holds a law degree from Symbiosis Society’s Law College and a Master’s in Telecom Business from University College London.
- Chugh’s previous roles include Chief Legal Officer at Games24x7 and Group General Counsel at Bharti Group.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- United Spirits appointed Sameer Chugh as General Counsel, India, effective 1 December 2026.
- Shobana Nikam resigned from the position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective 31 October 2026.
- Interim General Counsel Archana Sasan’s consulting tenure will end on 31 December 2026.
Key details
- Sameer Chugh has expertise in corporate governance, M&A, litigation, regulatory matters, and commercial transactions.
- His prior roles include leadership positions at Games24x7, Bharti Group, British Telecom, Essar Group, and Cummins.
- Chugh holds degrees in law from Symbiosis Society’s Law College, Pune and a Master's from University College London.
Background and context
- Shobana Nikam’s resignation is due to personal reasons.
- Archana Sasan has been serving as Interim General Counsel in a consulting capacity.
- The changes were approved in the board meeting on 28 October 2026.
Highlights
- Sameer Chugh appointed as General Counsel, India, effective 1 December 2026.
- Shobana Nikam resigns effective 31 October 2026.
- Archana Sasan’s interim General Counsel tenure ends 31 December 2026.
- Chugh holds a law degree from Symbiosis Society’s Law College and a Master’s in Telecom Business from University College London.
- Chugh’s previous roles include Chief Legal Officer at Games24x7 and Group General Counsel at Bharti Group.
Disclosures
- Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015
- Sub-para 7C of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI Listing Regulations
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