Rakesh Narayana

Rakesh Narayana is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in the consumer goods industry, particularly at Reckitt. His current role is General Manager - Venture Capital & Emerging Brands at Reckitt, a position he has held since January 2022.1

Career Highlights

Reckitt Experience:: Rakesh has been with Reckitt for over a decade, progressing through various roles:

• General Manager - Venture Capital & Emerging Brands (January 2022 - Present)
• Global Marketing & eCommerce Director (January 2020 - December 2021)
• Head of Strategy (January 2018 - December 2019)
• Head of Marketing UK for Nurofen (February 2015 - January 2016)
• Senior Brand Manager for Durex & KY (August 2014 - January 2015)
• Brand Manager UK for Strepsils & Lemsip (February 2014 - July 2014)
• Graduate Management Development Programme (August 2012 - January 2014)1

Other Professional Experience::

• Strategy Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) from 2016 to 2018
• Internships in Business Development at Shell in 2010 and 20111

Entrepreneurial and Investment Activities

Rakesh is also active in the startup and venture capital ecosystem:

• Co-Founder and Managing Director of Access VC (June 2020 - Present)
• Investor and Board Observer for several companies, including maude, Bombay Shaving Company, Betr Remedies, and previously Oxwash and ASYSTEM
• Director of Startup Programme at Founders Factory (July 2019 - June 2023)1

Education and Skills

While specific educational details are not provided, Rakesh's profile indicates:

• Proficiency in multiple languages: English and Hindi (native or bilingual), Tamil and Malayalam (professional working proficiency)
• Certification in Digital Marketing Deep Dive from VaynerMedia1

Rakesh Narayana describes himself as a millennial and digital native business leader, emphasizing his belief that careers are more than just professional achievements.1 His diverse experience spans marketing, strategy, e-commerce, and venture capital, positioning him as a versatile executive in the consumer goods and startup sectors.