Kolkata, West Bengal, India, June 2024 – Rajeev Khandelwal has been appointed as the new President – FMCG Strategy & Business Expansion at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG). Rajeev brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision to his new role, aiming to drive growth and expansion.
Rajeev Khandelwal has had a remarkable career journey at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, where he served for approximately 4 years. He started as the Chief Executive Officer at Guiltfree Industries in April 2020. During his tenure, Rajeev successfully transformed the struggling nascent snacking business into a stable FMCG enterprise. Under his leadership, the company scaled the business to a 700 Cr ARR, launched over 50 products, and entered new segments in personal care and Ayurveda. Notably, Rajeev was instrumental in establishing the brands “Too Yumm,” “Naturali,” “Within Beauty,” and “Dr Vaidya’s.”
Prior to joining RPSG, Rajeev was the CEO of Reckitt Sub Saharan Africa from January 2018 to April 2020. He led a $400M business across East, West, Central, and South Africa, driving significant initiatives like the “War against Diarrhoea and Aids” mission and setting up digital and e-commerce cells. Rajeev’s innovative strategies and local insight-based campaigns brought substantial growth and transformation to the region.
Before his role in Africa, Rajeev served as the National Sales Director at Reckitt India for approximately 4 years. He transitioned the sales system to a data-driven approach, doubled the distribution coverage, and consistently achieved sales forecasts, leading to his promotion to CEO of Reckitt Sub Saharan Africa.
Rajeev’s earlier career includes roles at Procter & Gamble, where he was an Associate Director of Sales and later a Group Strategy Manager for Hair Care in ASEAN. His contributions significantly turned around key brands and drove strategic growth initiatives. He also held various roles at Gillette and Gillette Sri Lanka, demonstrating his expertise in sales strategy, operations, and brand management.
The RP Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) is one of India’s fastest-growing conglomerates with a significant global presence. The Group’s diverse businesses span power and energy, carbon black manufacturing, retail, IT-enabled services, FMCG, media and entertainment, and agriculture. In recent years, RPSG has grown exponentially in revenue, market cap, and profitability, establishing its businesses as leaders in their respective sectors. The Group’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence drives its mission to create value and make a significant impact across industries.
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