Gurugram, Haryana, India, November 2025 — Varun Sethuraman has been elevated to Business Head – Breakfast Cereals, South Asia Region at Nestlé, marking a significant milestone in his exceptional journey with the global food and beverage leader. In his new role, Varun will oversee the Breakfast Cereals business across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, leading strategy, innovation, and brand building to strengthen Nestlé’s leadership in this dynamic and rapidly evolving category. His mandate includes driving category growth through consumer-led innovation, sharper market execution, and regional business expansion.
Over his distinguished tenure at Nestlé, Varun has made remarkable contributions to some of the company’s most iconic brands. As Category Marketing Head – MAGGI Noodles, he led business delivery, communication strategy, and innovation pipelines that reinforced MAGGI’s iconic presence in Indian households. His leadership during this period was instrumental in sustaining brand love while driving strategic growth across diverse consumer segments and channels.
Earlier, as Category & Channel Lead, Varun led business strategy for Nestlé’s entire portfolio in Western India, overseeing trade, customer, and shopper marketing functions. His focus on insights-led execution helped build stronger retail and distribution frameworks across the region.
Prior to this, Varun served as Senior Brand Manager for MAGGI Noodles & Pazzta, where he managed the value-added noodles and pasta portfolios, leading several successful innovations including MAGGI Oats Noodles, Hot Heads, and Atta Noodles. His earlier stints as Brand Manager and Assistant Brand Manager saw him pioneering new product development and communication strategies, such as the introduction of the Wet Cooking Base category under MAGGI — initiatives that set benchmarks in consumer convenience and culinary relevance.
Varun began his career with Nestlé India as a Management Trainee, gaining cross-functional exposure across sales and marketing. Before joining Nestlé, he worked with PepsiCo Beverages on consumer insights and market feedback for PEPSI Max, and with Cognizant Technology Solutions as a Programmer Analyst, building a foundation in analytical thinking and project execution. He holds a PGDM in Marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), one of India’s top business schools.
About Nestlé
Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company, driven by a simple yet powerful purpose: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. Founded in 1866 with the establishment of the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company and strengthened by Henri Nestlé’s innovation in infant nutrition, the company has evolved into a global powerhouse with operations in nearly every country.
Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé employs around 273,000 people and offers a portfolio spanning virtually every food and beverage category — from nutrition, dairy, coffee, and culinary products to pet care and health science. Guided by values rooted in respect for people, diversity, and the future, Nestlé continues to serve consumers with products and services that enrich lives at every stage.
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