Pallavi Naidu

Pallavi Naidu is a distinguished voice in the alco-beverage sector, celebrated for her role as the founder of Alcobuzz, one of the first platforms exclusively dedicated to this burgeoning industry. 

Alcobuzz has emerged as Asia’s premier destination for insights on spirits, cocktails, wines and bars.  She is the author of ‘Whisky Workbook’, India’s first and only comprehensive guide to whiskies. She also hosts and produces the podcast ‘BuzzTalk’, that’s on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and others. She began her journey writing about spirits in 2014, a time when women’s perspectives in this field were notably scarce and she desperately wanted to lend a women’s voice to the narrative on how alcohol is appreciated and consumed. 

Having lived in Singapore for a decade and worked in advertising and consulting roles across key MEA countries, including Dubai, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, Pallavi’s extensive experience has profoundly enriched her understanding and appreciation of the Asian beverage industry. It was through these journeys that her spirited curiosity flourished, ultimately inspiring her to embark on her entrepreneurial journey with Alcobuzz. 

Today, she consults with leading alco- beverage brands on regional and global launches, expansion strategies, marketing initiatives, and overall growth. 

Academically, Pallavi holds an MBA from SPJ in Singapore and has studied Organisational Leadership at Harvard Business School.