Kaarthik Subramani is Group Vice President for Innovation and Beyond Beer at Carlsberg Group, where he shapes the company’s global innovation agenda and leads the creation of next‑generation growth platforms across alcohol‑free, ready‑to‑drink, and adjacent categories. A globally experienced executive, entrepreneur, and investor, he has driven transformative growth for multibillion‑dollar brands at Carlsberg, Unilever, and Arla Foods, and has successfully built and scaled high‑growth consumer businesses as a CEO, board member, and strategic advisor. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Madras.