William Grant & Sons unveils permanent Malt installation in Mumbai Airport Arrivals
Celebrating the opening of the new Arrival store (from left to right): Amit Palande, Counter Manager at Ospree Duty Free (BA team leader for WG&S BAs); Daksh Narula, Category Manager at Ospree Duty Free; Anoop C. Nair, Sr. General Manager at Ospree Duty Free; Percy, Deputy GM at Ospree Duty Free; Sumit Chatterjee, Head of Operations at Ospree Duty Free; Sheetal Kachroo, Buying Head at Ospree Duty Free; Varun Anand, Regional Manager GTR IMEA, WG&S; Rufus Parkinson, Regional Managing Director Global Travel Retail, WG&S; Damian Cooper, Regional Director GTR IMEA, WG&S; Manmeet Kaur, Customer planning and activation manager GTR IMEA, WG&S; Abhishek Rao, Regional Executive India GTR IMEA, WG&S; Vishal Karee, Sr. Category Manager at Ospree Duty Free and Naveen Kumar, Sr. Demand Planner at Ospree Duty Free
William Grant & Sons has launched its first permanent installation in the Arrivals terminal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, further strengthening its footprint in one of India’s busiest travel hubs.
Located within the newly renovated and expanded Arrivals store, the dedicated space brings to life the malts portfolio, Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, and Monkey Shoulder. This latest launch reinforces William Grant & Sons’ presence at Mumbai Airport, complementing its existing showcase in the Departures terminal.
Developed in partnership with long-term collaborator Ospree Duty Free, the new permanent Malt area was officially inaugurated on Sunday, April 6, in the presence of Rufus Parkinson, Regional Managing Director – Global Travel Retail at William Grant & Sons; Damian Cooper, Regional Director – Global Travel Retail at William Grant & Sons; Sheetal Kachroo – Buying Head at Ospree Duty Free, and Sumit Chatterjee – Head of Operations at Ospree Duty Free.
From left to right: Varun Anand, Rufus Parkinson, Damian Cooper, Manmeet Kaur and Abhishek Rao
Rufus Parkinson commented, “This new malt-dedicated space in Arrivals is another step forward in our partnership with Ospree Duty Free and our commitment to engaging travelers throughout their airport journey.
“With an established presence in Departures and now a premium, permanent showcase in Arrivals, we are well-positioned to offer Indian and international shoppers a seamless and elevated experience.”
With Monkey Shoulder’s growing popularity and the strength of Glenfiddich and The Balvenie, William Grant & Sons continues to build on its legacy in India, connecting with consumers through innovation, quality, and a deep-rooted Scottish heritage.
