Anand Mahadeshwar

Anand Mahadeshwar is a seasoned senior executive with a wealth of experience in innovation, strategy, and business development spanning over 25 years.

He has a proven track record of delivering global brands for renowned companies like L'Oréal, Unilever, Beiersdorf, and Ashland across diverse geographies such as the USA, UK, Germany, Thailand, and India.

Leading teams of 100+ and managing multibillion-dollar global brands like CeraVe, Garnier, Kiehl's, and L'Oréal Paris, Anand excels in driving performance and achieving remarkable results.

His core competencies encompass innovation, leadership, and business transformation, with a focus on driving R&D strategies and developing transformative products.

Anand is recognized for his exceptional ability to foster innovation, as evidenced by his role in launching products like L'Oréal Paris Magic Root Cover-up and Garnier Shampoo Color.

A proactive leader and adept communicator, he excels in building synergies across diverse teams including marketing, digital, supply chain, finance, and manufacturing.

Anand's expertise extends to business transformation, where he successfully revitalized a declining hair care business to become the market leader in the USA.

Leveraging new innovation models and Generative AI, he accelerates the pace of innovation to deliver more personalized solutions.

Furthermore, Anand possesses transferable skills that are applicable across various industries such as personal care, home care, food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Chemistry specializing in Surfactant Science, complemented by M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry and B.Sc. in Chemistry from prestigious institutions in India.

Having held key positions at esteemed organizations like L'Oréal, Unilever, Beiersdorf, and Ashland, Anand Mahadeshwar brings a wealth of experience and expertise in driving innovation and business growth.