New Delhi, India, August 2024 — Mainak Dhar has recently joined McCain Foods as the new Managing Director for India. With a wealth of leadership experience across multiple regions and industries, Mainak is expected to drive the growth and strategic direction of McCain Foods in the Indian market. His focus will be on expanding the company’s footprint and reinforcing its commitment to quality and innovation in the food industry.
Mainak Dhar most recently founded Mentoring by Mainak in January 2024, where he has been dedicated to democratizing mentoring by combining his leadership experience with AI to make mentoring accessible to everyone, regardless of their career stage or network. His platform has already mentored over 1,000 people across more than 30 countries.
Prior to that, Mainak served as Vice President & Managing Director, India & South Asia at Kimberly-Clark from September 2020 to December 2023. During his tenure, he led the company through a significant phase of transformational growth, emphasizing digital innovation and creating an inclusive workplace culture that empowered employees to reach their full potential.
Mainak also held key leadership roles at General Mills, where he was the Region Vice President, Asia, Middle East, Africa (AMEA); Chief Marketing Officer, Asia. He led a diverse team across 23 locations, driving growth in markets representing over 60% of the world’s population. His strategic vision and leadership were instrumental in establishing General Mills as a key player in these regions.
Before joining General Mills, Mainak spent nearly 18 years at Procter & Gamble in various senior leadership roles, where he was responsible for driving business growth across Asia-Pacific in the Health Care and Hair Care sectors.
McCain Foods is a privately owned family company with over 67 years of experience in the food industry. The company operates in more than 160 countries, supported by a global team of over 23,000 people. McCain Foods is renowned for its high-quality prepared potato products, including its famous French Fries and appetizers. With global sales exceeding CDN $14 billion, McCain continues to lead through investment and innovation, ensuring its position as a global leader in the industry.
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