About me:

A nurturing and transformative leader with a proven track record of 30 years of driving business and people growth. I strike a good balance between strategic thinking and operational excellence and can effectively manage complexities to deliver consistent results with both speed and impact. I have successfully recruited and mentored talent over the years both within and outside my organization.

My personal mission statement has 2 core themes- one is “to positively impact and inspire people around me” and the other is “to lead a holistic life through multi-dimensional experiences.”  

My last role was that of Managing Director for Perfetti van Melle India from 2018-23. In those 5 years, we turned around the business, doubled the turnover, significantly grew profitability and market share, and were certified as a Great Place To Work for 5 years in a row. Prior to this, I was heading the business for the Bangladesh operations from 2014-2017.

I have worked across categories like Personal Care, Household Care, Foods & Beverages, Confectionery and Media. I bring in a unique mix of strategic thinking, operational excellence and people-centricity.

Before joining Perfetti Van Melle in 2014, I was the Marketing Head at HT Media Limited. I have also held senior positions in diverse corporations including Pepsico, Marico Industries and Reckitt Benckiser. I am an Engineer from BITS Pilani and did my Masters in Marketing from XLRI, Jamshedpur. I have also done my AMP from INSEAD, France.

I am passionate about Photography. I have won several awards, and my work has been displayed in exhibitions and was featured at Cannes. My work has also been published in publications in India and outside.

I am passionate about travelling and I have visited over 60 countries. I enjoy trekking and have been on trekking expeditions to Everest Base Camp, Kilimanjaro and Annapurna Base Camp.

I along with my wife and daughter run a not-for-profit initiative- My Daughter is Precious [MDIP] since March 2015 to raise awareness about gender equality and support the education of the girl child. We have supported over 75 girls through their graduation over the years- both financially and through mentoring.

I enjoy Mentoring and Coaching people across industries and countries. I am an ACC certified coach, and I am now working on my PCC certification. 

I was a Board Member with MMA, India and was also the Chairman of the CII National Committee on Marketing Leadership. I was awarded the Economic Times Inspiring CEO Award in 2022 and the ET Ascent CEO of the Year Award in 2023.