Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 2025 — Rakshit Hargave has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and additional Whole-time Director at Britannia Industries Limited for a five-year term effective December 15, 2025. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades across the global FMCG ecosystem, he brings deep expertise in business transformation, market leadership, consumer strategy, and organizational scale-up. In his new role, Rakshit will focus on strengthening Britannia’s growth agenda, accelerating innovation, and enhancing its position as a Global Total Foods Company.
Rakshit joins Britannia after successfully leading Birla Opus, the paints venture of the Aditya Birla Group, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the business from inception to scale. Under his leadership, the company established six integrated manufacturing facilities, built a nationwide distribution network, and developed a strong leadership and execution culture to drive rapid expansion in a highly competitive sector.
Prior to this, Rakshit spent nearly eleven years at Beiersdorf (NIVEA), where he led multiple global regions including ASEAN & ANZ, India & South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. As Managing Director of NIVEA India, he was instrumental in transforming the brand into a market leader in skin care, establishing a state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D ecosystem, and building a vibrant, high-performance organizational culture that won multiple global business excellence recognitions.
Earlier, Rakshit held strategic leadership positions at Lakmé Lever, Kimberly-Clark Lever, and Hindustan Unilever, where he drove category growth, brand innovation, and consumer engagement strategies across beauty and personal care. His experience leading diverse portfolios and cross-functional teams has shaped his ability to drive purpose-led business transformation.
Rakshit’s early career included impactful roles at Jubilant FoodWorks, where he helped launch the iconic Domino’s 30-minute delivery brand promise, and Nestlé India, where he managed the Maggi Noodles franchise. He began his career with Tata Motors, building foundational operational and managerial capabilities that continue to shape his leadership approach. An alumnus of IIT (BHU) Varanasi and Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi, Rakshit brings a unique blend of strategic depth, execution excellence, and global perspective to his new mandate.
About Britannia Industries Limited
Britannia Industries is one of India’s most trusted and iconic food companies, with a heritage of more than 100 years. With a diverse portfolio across Biscuits, Breads, Cakes, Dairy, and Snacks, Britannia is committed to delighting consumers through innovation and quality. Guided by its purpose of “Exciting Goodness”, Britannia fosters a culture that is inviting, empowering, and built on excellence. As one of India’s top employers and most trusted brands, Britannia continues to drive nutrition access, sustainability, and consumer-centric growth.
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