Munnawar Chishty

Chief Marketing Officer

As Chief Marketing Officer of Carlsberg Britvic, Munnawar Chishty exemplifies visionary leadership in the FMCG sector. With over 15 years of experience, she has redefined marketing through emotionally resonant, brand-led storytelling that drives both cultural relevance and commercial growth.

Following the January 2025 merger of two heritage businesses, her remit now entails overseeing the marketing function for a £5bn RSV portfolio spanning some of UK’s most iconic and trusted household brands including Pepsi, Tango, Robinsons, Poretti and Carlsberg. Munnawar has helped build brands that touch people’s lives at every occasion. Munnawar’s leadership was pivotal in shaping a unified, high-performing marketing function. She restructured the marketing teams around categories, occasions, and capabilities, empowering agility, creativity, and accountability. Her Brand Growth Framework has delivered measurable success, including significant increases in revenue and marketing investment. A passionate advocate for racial, ethnic and cultural diversity, Munnawar is an executive sponsor of Carlsberg Britvic’s Be Diverse network and mentors women across all levels. Her authentic, human-centred leadership style inspires confidence and fosters a culture of innovation and inclusion. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading marketing voices, Munnawar has been named on Campaign’s Power 100 list and Marketing Week’s Top 100 list, reflecting her influence across the industry. A respected thought leader, she contributes to industry discourse on creativity, ROI, and marketing effectiveness. She has served as the judge for various industry awards such as Marketing Week Awards and spoken at large events including MAD//Fest.