Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2024 – Neeraj Goyal has recently stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer of Cluster Asia at Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pacific. In his new capacity, Neeraj oversees the strategic direction and growth across Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, as well as North Asian regions such as Taiwan and Hong Kong, emphasizing geographic expansion through exports.
Before his current appointment, Neeraj served as the Chief Executive Officer at Suntory Garuda in Indonesia from September 2022 to March 2024, where he was responsible for leading the enterprise’s beverage business. His tenure was marked by significant strategic initiatives that enhanced business operations and market penetration.
Prior to that, he was the Vice President for Indochina at Suntory Beverage & Food (Thailand) from April 2020 to August 2022. In this role, Neeraj excelled in managing general operations across the Indochina region, developing robust teams and business models that significantly propelled growth and optimized profit and loss statements.
Earlier Significant Roles: Neeraj’s experience also extends to Johnson & Johnson, where he was the Country Director in Thailand from December 2017 to March 2020. He played a pivotal role in turning around the business and driving growth across Thailand and Vietnam by implementing new go-to-market strategies and enhancing capabilities in analytics and connected commerce.
As the Marketing Director from February 2017 to November 2017, Neeraj transformed the portfolio for sustainable growth in Thailand, focusing on significant share gains in key categories and innovating digital-first business models.
About Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pacific: Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pacific operates under the umbrella of Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd, headquartered in Singapore. It manages both the Beverage and Health Enrichment Businesses, pioneering in the development of healthy, natural, and valuable consumer products. The company continues to lead in the beverage sector with a commitment to wellness and consumer satisfaction.
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