Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, September 2024 – Saurabh Maheshwari has taken on the role of Chief Financial Officer at Wella Company. In his new capacity, Saurabh will be responsible for leading the finance, secretarial, and legal functions for Wella’s South Asia business. His focus will be on driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting the company’s strategic growth in the region.
Before joining Wella Company, Saurabh Maheshwari was with The Coca-Cola Company where he served as the Revenue Growth Management Lead for the INSWA operating unit. Over his 2-year, 8-month tenure, Saurabh was responsible for managing finance and strategy initiatives to enhance revenue growth across the region, contributing to the company’s profitability.
Prior to that, Saurabh spent 3 years at L’Oréal as the Sales and Commercial Controller, where he handled P&L management for the consumer business, developed channel spend strategies, and led the go-to-market strategy. He was instrumental in channel profitability analysis and benchmarking against competition.
Saurabh also worked at Cipla Ltd. for 5 years in various roles, including Associate Director – Financial Planning & Analysis for the Generics and Respiratory business. He managed P&L for a Rs 2900 Crs portfolio, oversaw budgeting and forecasting, and led finance transformation projects. His contributions included identifying pricing opportunities and driving strategic planning.
Early in his career, Saurabh held finance roles at Procter & Gamble, where he worked as a Financial Analyst in both taxation and the oral care category, contributing to cost-benefit analysis, internal controls, and managing taxation compliance for P&G’s Indian operations.
About Wella Company
Wella Company is a global leader in the beauty industry, known for its iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, O·P·I, ghd, Briogeo, Nioxin, Sebastian Professional, and Clairol. With over 140 years of industry expertise, Wella Company has transformed into one of the fastest-growing companies in the beauty sector. The company is dedicated to inspiring consumers and beauty professionals with its science-driven and performance-led products. Wella Professionals is the world’s No. 1 Salon Color Brand, and OPI is the No. 1 Professional Nail Salon Brand globally.
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