We would like to introduce ourselves as an Indo – German company. Our team of directors hail from India and Germany, hence offering one of the best collaborations of both worlds. Ciro is primarily known as an importer of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We import an eclectic assortment of Beer, Sparkling Wine, Red Wine, White Wine, and plan on Premium Gin and Vodka under 8 distinct brands from some of the best regions in Germany. Apart from importing beverages, we also handle an Events Vertical that plays a key role in promoting our brands. As an Indo-German company, we hope to bring in elements of both fun and culture through our products, which is sure to find its way through elite circles. Drinking culture in India has evolved over the years and is now a part of socializing with friends and family, rather more of a stress buster for the millennials of this generation. With more and more millennials being open to new cultures and experiences, we aim to offer a lot more than just a regular selection of beverages.
Our Vision
CIRO aims at being a company that’s inclusive with a fresh modern outlook towards the Indian liquor industry. We also believe in giving back to society by supporting social welfare organizations. With not many women running importing companies, we would like to set a successful benchmark for many to come. As an Indo-German company, we would like to bring in rich cultural festivities, quality produces available across the country satisfying various taste buds with memories for our customers to cherish forever be it any occasion, celebration, or just casual drinks.
Our Mission
Our team at CIRO works on bringing down premium quality alcoholic & nonalcoholic beverages like Beer brands called Barre & Wolters each offering Wheat, Pilsner, Lager, finest varieties of wines from J. Oppmann, Brimoncourt Champagne from France, Gin, Vodka and herbal liqueur from the EU that cater to various tastes of our prospects ranging from the iGen or Gen Z to Gen X.
Directors
Kiran Hemdev
Kiran Hemdev(Chief Finance Officer and Compliance Head) has over 36 years of rich and diverse experience in Imports & exports, from running her own factory to heading business for Gokaldas Exports in Chennai, Kiran oversees Operations & Legal for the Company. Kiran also helps Roshni with Distribution & right placement of Brands and product. Working in imports & exports aids Kiran in understanding market dynamics, key players and competition. Her experience plays a key role in decision making and identifying the right markets.
Identifying the teams strengths and motivating them to push their boundaries is embedded in her approach to leadership. Kiran makes sure all Brands get utmost importance and maintain a happy work environment where both the Team & Brands feel inclusive and heard. Her motto is DYJ – Do your job and the rest will fall in place. Kiran aims at building a company that supports and promotes women to work in the Alco-bev industry. She believes every woman must be financially independent as a priority in today’s time.
In her spare time at home Kiran loves to cook for her family and entertain them at home. She also loves exploring places with rich Indian heritage and culture. Kiran also assists NGO’s that support the special abled & old people.
Roshni K Hemdev
Roshni K Hemdev, (Managing Director – Business), is someone who is passionate about Branding, hence, started her journey with PR. She also ran an English Monthly Tabloid which shot some A Listers from Bollywood & Kollywood. Her interest in branding helped develop successful PR strategies for national & international brands that were entering the southern market. With the boom in luxury retail Roshni has was a integral part of launch plans with luxury brands like – Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Coach, Canali, Hugo Boss to name a few. From when she ran her tabloid, she had a strong inclination towards styling. This has continued till date and still works with Kollywood actors & sports personalities.
The constant need to adapt & learn helped her master managerial skills, as well as execution of events from start to finish. With more than 9 years of experience on ground & successful digital media launch has made Roshni multifaceted with experience that help her role as Director.
Roshni has completed her MBA in Marketing & Advertising & also has a PG Diploma in Mass Communications. She engages herself in reading, cooking for friends and spending quality time with friends and family when at home. She loves the ocean and exploring new cities & cultures. She also loves to support NGO’s that help stray animals, orphans.
Christian Garrelt Saathoff
Christian lived, studied and worked in India and Germany and is proud of being exposed to both cultures. He is an easy-going, fun-loving and enigmatic individual who went on to become the founder of CG-S in 2017. CG-S is the German part of the company and has been running remarkably well under personalised caretaking by Christian. He aims at building trade relations between Europe and India.
He travels frequently between both countries as he considers his work as a lifestyle he has chosen and grown fond of over the years. His leisure hours are spent either with his family and friends, having a chilled drink at a beachside, going kite-surfing or simply enjoying snow while snowboarding. Social services is an integral part of Christians lifestyle where he believes in giving back.