Rupa Bahri

Rupa Bahri is a prominent business leader who served as the General Manager of Haleon's Canadian Business Unit for six years, from 2018 to 2024.12 During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in growing the Canadian business significantly and leading it through major transitions.1

Career Highlights

• Served as General Manager of Haleon Canada for six years (2018-2024)1
• Led the integration of two large consumer healthcare companies in Canada1
• Oversaw the separation of the combined business into an independent entity listed on stock exchanges1
• Built a strong, resilient, and performance-focused leadership team1
• Achieved exceptional business growth, doubling the size of the Canadian business12

Leadership Style and Achievements

Rupa describes her leadership style as inspirational, authentic, and results-oriented.1 She is known for:

• Being agile and adjusting her style to different circumstances
• Connecting strategic and operational aspects of the business
• Fostering an inclusive and engaged company culture2

Personal Background

Outside of work, Rupa is a mother of two young boys, aged seven and two.1 She enjoys:

• Family-oriented weekends filled with sports and music activities
• Traveling, particularly to sunny and warm destinations1

Recognition and Impact

• Named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 in 20234
• Recipient of the 2024 Star Women in Grocery Award1
• Instrumental in launching the Haleon Canada Health Inclusivity Scholarship Fund1

Rupa Bahri stepped down from her role at Haleon Canada in October 2024 to pursue other interests, after a distinguished 13-year career with the company.25 Her LinkedIn username is rupa-bahri-2aab03, where she is described as a President, Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, Board Director, with over 20 years of experience in Healthcare.3