Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, December 2025 – Britannia Industries Limited has appointed Rakshit Hargave as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, marking a significant leadership transition at one of India’s most iconic and trusted food companies.
In his new role at Britannia Industries Limited, Rakshit Hargave takes charge as CEO and Managing Director, based in Bengaluru, where he will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic direction, business growth, and long-term value creation. His appointment comes at a time when Britannia continues to strengthen its position as a leading foods company across biscuits, bakery, dairy, and snacking categories.
Prior to joining Britannia, Rakshit Hargave served as Chief Executive Officer at Birla Opus, where he led one of the most ambitious decorative paints launches globally. During this phase, he played a central role in setting up the organization from the ground up, overseeing R&D, greenfield manufacturing facilities, sales and distribution expansion, brand communication, and large-scale capital investments, contributing to a successful market entry in a highly competitive category.
Earlier, Rakshit Hargave spent over a decade with Beiersdorf, holding multiple senior leadership roles including SVP – ASEAN & ANZ, SVP – India Region & Sub-Saharan Africa, and Managing Director – NIVEA India. Across these roles, he led regional and international businesses, managed large P&L portfolios, strengthened brand leadership, and guided high-growth market transformations across India, South Asia, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
His earlier career includes leadership roles with Lakmé Lever Pvt. Ltd. as Chief Operating Officer, Hindustan Unilever Limited as Sales and Marketing Director, Domino’s Pizza India as Chief of Marketing, Nestlé India as Brand Manager, and ABN AMRO Bank, building a strong foundation across consumer goods, retail, banking, and marketing. Rakshit Hargave holds an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi.
About Britannia Industries Limited
Britannia Industries Limited is a 100-year-plus organization with a strong presence across biscuits, breads, cakes, rusk, dairy, and snacking categories. The company celebrated its centenary in 2018 and has emerged as a market leader in the biscuit segment while steadily expanding into adjacent food categories, aligning with its vision of becoming a Global Total Foods Company.
Recognized consistently as one of the best employers in India, Britannia has been featured in the Aon Best Employers Study and the Kincentric Best Employer Study, and is also regarded as one of the country’s most trusted food brands. The company continues to focus on innovation, quality, and consumer trust while strengthening its leadership position in the Indian food industry.
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