Chief Executive Officer

Our client is a well-established, widely recognized FMCG brand in the Indian market with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. Having built its reputation under promoter leadership, the company is now looking to bring in its first professional CEO to drive the next phase of growth, build organizational depth, and strengthen market leadership.

Role Overview

The CEO will be responsible for transforming the organization from a promoter-driven setup into a professionally managed, growth-oriented enterprise. This leader will set the vision and strategy, strengthen processes and governance, and drive innovation and expansion while retaining the entrepreneurial spirit and customer trust that define the brand.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and execute a clear growth strategy for the next 35 years with a focus on revenue, profitability, and market share expansion.

- Professionalize the organization by building robust systems, processes, and governance frameworks.

- Lead, inspire, and develop a strong leadership team across functions.

- Strengthen brand equity while expanding distribution, product portfolio, and geographic presence.

- Drive digital and modern trade initiatives alongside traditional channels to future-proof the business.

- Work closely with the Board and promoters to align business priorities and ensure transparent communication.

- Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 15+ years of experience in FMCG, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role (P&L responsibility).

- Proven track record of scaling businesses, building high-performance teams, and driving profitability.

- Strong exposure to both traditional trade and modern channels (GT, MT, E-commerce).

- Experience in change management, business transformation, and process institutionalization.

- Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial agility able to balance promoter expectations with professional management.

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.