Nikhilesh Kalra

Nikhilesh Kalra is an accomplished General Manager with a well-rounded international background, showcasing a proven track record in driving revenue and profit growth within Marketing and General Management roles. He has led teams in both Developed and Emerging markets, particularly in South East Asia, overseeing Turnaround and Digital transformations in FMCG and Pharma companies encompassing both Rx and OTC businesses.

Nikhilesh possesses expertise in Commercial Leadership, P&L Management, Strategy, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Marketing, White space Entry, Sales, Trade Marketing, Sales and Operation Planning, Talent Management, Pharma, Consumer Healthcare, and OTC products. He has gained professional experience and honed his skills while living and working in various regions including India, UK, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.

His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Delhi University.

Nikhilesh Kalra has held key positions in renowned organizations such as Sanofi, where he served as the General Manager for Established Products and Consumer Healthcare, as well as the South Asia Zone Head for Consumer Health Care. Prior to his tenure at Sanofi, he held roles including Regional Marketing Director for Asia, Middle East, and Africa at General Mills, Marketing Director for the Middle East at Reckitt Benckiser PLC, Marketing Director for Malaysia-Singapore at Reckitt Benckiser PLC, Global Brand Marketing Manager at Reckitt Benckiser PLC, Marketing Manager at Reckitt Benckiser India, Brand Manager at RB India and RB Plc, Slough, and Area Sales Manager at RB India.