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Himanshu Bakshi appointed as Danone India MD
MUMBAI: Nutricia International (Danone India) has elevated Himanshi Bakshi as managing director of India operations. He will resume his duties in the new role from 1 April 2019. In his new role, Bakshi will be responsible for steering the company into its next phase of growth, as a leading nutrition company.
Bakshi had joined Danone as marketing director in 2013 with more than 19 years of marketing and sales experience.
Commenting on the new role, Danone India managing director Himanshu Bakshi said, "I am grateful for the expansion in my responsibilities and look forward to lead the enthusiastic and dynamic team at Danone in the next phase of transformation as we establish ourselves in India as a leading Nutrition company responding to local needs. Danone has a unique vision of bringing health through food to consumers, and I am excited to deliver this promise to consumers through our unique portfolio of Indian and global products".
Himanshu began his career with Dabur and moved to Pepsi. He started his brand marketing journey with Reckitt Benckiser responsible for marketing of brands like Lizol and Dettol followed by Danone where he handled various responsibilities in marketing and sales.
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Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
