Leadership

Mr. N. Chandrasekaran is the Chairman of Tata Sons, the holding company and promoter of all Tata Group companies.

Mr. Chandrasekaran joined the Board of Tata Sons in October 2016 and was appointed Chairman in January 2017. He also chairs the Boards of several group operating companies, including Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Tata Power, Air India, Tata Chemicals, Tata Consumer Products, Indian Hotel Company and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) – of which he was the Chief Executive Officer from 2009-17.

His appointment as Chairman of Tata Sons, followed a 30-year business career at TCS, which he joined from university. Mr. Chandrasekaran rose through the ranks at TCS to become the CEO and Managing Director of the leading global IT solution and consulting firm. Under his leadership, TCS generated total revenues of US $16.5 billion in 2015-16 and consolidated its position as the largest private sector employer in India and the country’s most valuable company.

Since he has taken over as Chairman, Mr. Chandrasekaran has been driving transformation of the group towards digital, sustainability and supply chain resilience. The group has forayed into new businesses including electronics manufacturing, consumer internet platform and mobile technology for 5G in India. The Tata group has expanded its aviation presence with the acquisition of Air India and is building a large global airline. The group’s turnover stood at over US$125 billion with a market cap of US$311 billion as on 31st March, 2022.

In addition to his professional career at Tata, Mr. Chandrasekaran is on the International Advisory Council of Singapore’s Economic Development Board. He is the Chairman of Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow as well as the President of the Court at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. He is the member of the Mitsubishi's International Advisory Committee and the Co-Chair of the India US CEO Forum. He is also on the Board of Governors of New York Academy of Sciences and has been elected as an international member of the United States National Academy of Engineering (NAE).

Mr. Chandrasekaran was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, one of the highest civilian awards in India, in the field of trade and industry in 2022. He has also been conferred the President Eisenhower Global Award for Leadership by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU). Mr. Chandrasekaran has been awarded several honorary doctorates by leading Universities in India and internationally, including an honorary Doctor of Letters from Macquarie University, Australia, Doctor Honoris Causa by Nyenrode University, The Netherlands, honorary Doctor of Science by the Aligarh Muslim University, and Doctor of Letters from the Regional Engineering College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, where he completed a Masters Degree in Computer Applications, before joining TCS in 1987.

Mr. Chandrasekaran is also the author of Bridgital Nation, a groundbreaking book on harnessing technological disruptions to bring Indians closer to their dreams.

Mr. Chandrasekaran is an avid photographer, and a passionate long-distance marathon runner. He is a Six Star Finisher of the World Marathon Majors and continues to champion fitness.

Born in 1963, Mr. Chandrasekaran lives in Mumbai, with his wife Lalitha

Mr. P.B. Balaji has been serving as the Group Chief Financial Officer of Tata Motors Limited (“TML”) since November 2017. He is a member of the Executive Committee of TML and plays a key role in TML Group’s profitable and sustainable growth journey. He is also on the boards of Jaguar LandRover, Tata Motors Finance Group, Tata Technologies, and Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

With nearly three decades of experience in the corporate sector, Mr. Balaji is a seasoned global finance professional who has worked across the FMCG and Automotive industries. He started his career at Unilever in 1995, where he held different corporate finance and supply chain positions in India, Singapore, UK and Switzerland, Prior to joining Tata Motors, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Hindustan Unilever.

Mr. Balaji holds a post-graduate degree in management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai.

Mr. Bharat Puri is the Managing Director of Pidilite Industries Limited since April 2015, having first joined the Board of Pidilite Industries Ltd as an Independent Director in 2008. With a proven track record as a successful global business leader, he has effectively built, motivated, and directed diverse teams across various regions in both developed and developing markets. He is graduate in Commerce from Punjab University and holds post-graduate diploma in Management (MBA) from IIM, Ahmedabad

Mr. Puri's professional journey began at Asian Paints in 1982, where he started as a Sales & Marketing executive and eventually rose to the position of Head of Sales & Marketing. In 1998, he transitioned to Cadbury India, serving as Director of Sales & Marketing before being appointed as its Managing Director in 2002. Throughout his career, he has held several senior leadership positions in Sales, Marketing, and General Management at both regional and global levels. His exceptional performance culminated in his appointment as the Global President of Chocolates, Gum, and Candy for Mondelez International.

Dr. K.P. Krishnan retired from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) on December 31st, 2019, after serving for 37 years. Through his career, he held various positions in the Government of Karnataka, the Government of India, and the World Bank, serving in departments dealing with agriculture, co-operatives, marketing, urban development and infrastructure, commercial taxes, and finance. He also held field positions such as District Collector Mangalore.

During his time in the Government of India, he served as Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship from February 1st, 2017, to December 31st, 2019, as Special/Additional Secretary of the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development (2014-2017), Additional Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance (2013-2014), Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (2010-2012), and Joint Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance (2005-2010). In these roles, he served on the boards of corporations, banks, and statutory regulatory authorities.

Dr. Krishnan has also been actively involved in research and academia throughout his government career. He has been a visiting faculty member at various institutions, including IIM Bangalore, ISB, and Ashoka University, and was the Bok Visiting Professor of Regulation at the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2012-13. He served as the IEPF Chair Professor of Economics at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) in New Delhi from August 7th, 2020, to December 31st, 2021, and is currently an Honorary Research Professor at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) in New Delhi.

Dr. Krishnan is also an Independent Director on the Boards of Shriram Capital Private Limited and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited. He studied Economics at St. Stephens College and Law at the Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, and earned his FPM (Ph.D.) in Economics at IIM Bangalore's 2003 graduation ceremony.

Mr. Sunil D'Souza has been serving as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Tata Consumer Products since April 2020. Prior to this, he held the position of Managing Director at Whirlpool India Ltd. for over four years and had a significant contribution in transforming the Whirlpool business in India. He has also worked with PepsiCo for almost 15 years, where he held various leadership positions, managing the commercial aspects of the company's food and beverage portfolio, and steering the business in a large cluster of Asian countries. Sunil started his career with Hindustan Unilever in 1993 and has 29 years of extensive experience in the consumer products sector with a strong emphasis on strategy, growth, and execution.

In addition to his current role as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Company, he is also a Director on the Board of Tata Coffee Limited, NourishCo Beverages Limited, Tata Starbucks Private Limited, Tata Consumer Soulfull Private Limited, and several of Tata Consumer Products' overseas subsidiaries.

Mr. Sunil holds a degree in engineering from the University of Madras and is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C).

Mr. L. Krishnakumar is currently serving as the Executive Director and Group CFO of Tata Consumer Products. Mr. L. Krishnakumar began his career with A. F. Ferguson and Co. in India and the Middle East as a management consultant. He later joined Larsen and Toubro Ltd., where he served as General Manager, Finance, gaining extensive experience across various functions in industries such as engineering, information technology, and shipping.

In the year 2000, he joined The Indian Hotels Company Limited, a Tata Group company in the hotels business, as Vice President - Finance. Four years later, he was appointed as the Senior Vice President - Finance of Tata Tea Limited (now Tata Consumer Products Limited) in India in 2004. During his tenure at Tata Consumer Products, Mr. L. Krishnakumar held several leadership and strategic roles in the Company's operations in India and its international business.

In addition to his current role as Executive Director and Group CFO of the Company, he is also a Director on the Board of NourishCo Beverages Limited, Tata Starbucks Private Limited, Infiniti Retail Limited, and several of Tata Consumer Products' overseas subsidiaries, Mr. L. Krishnakumar has also been a member of finance forums of CII and Bombay Chamber. He holds qualifications in Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, and Company Secretarial.

Mr. Sunil D'Souza has been serving as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Tata Consumer Products since April 2020. Prior to this, he held the position of Managing Director at Whirlpool India Ltd. for over four years and had a significant contribution in transforming the Whirlpool business in India. He has also worked with PepsiCo for almost 15 years, where he held various leadership positions, managing the commercial aspects of the company's food and beverage portfolio, and steering the business in a large cluster of Asian countries. Sunil started his career with Hindustan Unilever in 1993 and has 29 years of extensive experience in the consumer products sector with a strong emphasis on strategy, growth, and execution.

In addition to his current role as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of the Company, he is also a Director on the Board of Tata Coffee Limited, NourishCo Beverages Limited, Tata Starbucks Private Limited, Tata Consumer Soulfull Private Limited, and several of Tata Consumer Products' overseas subsidiaries.

Mr. Sunil holds a degree in engineering from the University of Madras and is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C).

Mr. L. Krishnakumar is currently serving as the Executive Director and Group CFO of Tata Consumer Products. Mr. L. Krishnakumar began his career with A. F. Ferguson and Co. in India and the Middle East as a management consultant. He later joined Larsen and Toubro Ltd., where he served as General Manager, Finance, gaining extensive experience across various functions in industries such as engineering, information technology, and shipping.

In the year 2000, he joined The Indian Hotels Company Limited, a Tata Group company in the hotels business, as Vice President - Finance. Four years later, he was appointed as the Senior Vice President - Finance of Tata Tea Limited (now Tata Consumer Products Limited) in India in 2004. During his tenure at Tata Consumer Products, Mr. L. Krishnakumar held several leadership and strategic roles in the Company's operations in India and its international business.

In addition to his current role as Executive Director and Group CFO of the Company, he is also a Director on the Board of NourishCo Beverages Limited, Tata Starbucks Private Limited, Infiniti Retail Limited, and several of Tata Consumer Products' overseas subsidiaries, Mr. L. Krishnakumar has also been a member of finance forums of CII and Bombay Chamber. He holds qualifications in Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, and Company Secretarial.

Tarun N P Varma joined Tata Consumer Products in January 2023 as Global Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Tarun is responsible for developing a competitive and compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for TCP’s global organisation besides embedding an integrated people agenda to accelerate delivery across all the pillars of TCP’s business strategy.

Tarun comes with over two decades of experience, having joined Tata Consumer Products from Shell Plc, where he last served as Vice President - HR for the Global Technology division. He earlier led the HR function for Shell Group of Companies in India. Prior to this, he held multiple HR leadership roles across leading multinational corporations such as Vodafone, Coca-Cola, and Nestle.

Tarun is a post-graduate in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. He graduated in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur.

Tarun is based in Mumbai and is married with two children. His interests include STEM education for Children, travelling to different places, and experiencing the world's culinary diversity.

T. V. Swaminathan joined Tata Consumer Products in March 2021 as Global Chief Digital Officer (CDO) to chart out and execute a digital roadmap for the company. His responsibilities also include enabling the business using digital, enhancing analytical capabilities and leading the development of a digital vision and value proposition.

With 24 years of experience, Swami was previously with Nissan Motors, Japan, as Chief Digital Officer. Prior to this, he has held multiple leadership roles across various businesses in General Electric (GE) and has also been a part of Accenture and Servion Global solutions during his career.

Swami is a post-graduate in computer applications with a bachelor’s in computer science.  

Outside work, Swami is passionate about running, aeromodelling/drones, electric mobility and going green.  He lives in Mumbai with his wife and two children.

Puneet Das joined Tata Consumer Products in November 2017. He was appointed President – Packaged Beverages (India and South Asia) in April 2021. Prior to this, he was Senior Vice President – Packaged Beverages, India where he played a key role in strengthening the core Tata Tea brand and sub-brands.

Puneet has more than 20 years of experience in the FMCG industry in India and other international markets such as the Sub-Saharan African region, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. He has held senior marketing positions in Marico, Pepsico, GSK Consumer and has worked on iconic brands such as 7Up, Boost and Horlicks, among others.
He also had a brief stint with Ola before moving to Tata Consumer.

A respected marketer and award winner, Puneet has been recognised as ‘Marketer of the Year 2020’ by Brand Equity.com, Pitch ‘Best CMO award’ for excellence in purpose-driven marketing (2020 and 2019) and is among the Super 30 CMO Honour Roll 2020 for the trailblazing work in marketing the Tata Tea portfolio.

Puneet is a graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, and holds a postgraduate diploma in management (MBA) from XLRI, Jamshedpur

In his spare time, he likes to read and enjoys the occasional round of golf.
 

Prashant Parameswaran is the MD & CEO of Tata Consumer Soulfull Private Ltd since April 2021. In his previous role, he served as the Co-Founder and MD/CEO of Kottaram Agro Foods (Soulfull) for ten years. Under the brand name ‘Soulfull’, he brought back traditional grains like millets to the modern Indian consumer in a form that is relevant for the 21st century. 

With over 20 years of experience, Prashant began his career in 2001 by successfully setting up the distribution, operations and retail business units in India for the Kottaram Group. He has also worked in the US with international firms such as Limited brands and Information Resources Inc., as a Director supporting the Marketing Strategies team at Safeway Supermarkets from their headquarters in California. He led the team in managing revenues and acquiring new business opportunities.

Prashant is an engineering graduate from PSG College of Technology, Tamil Nadu and holds an MBA from Babson College – Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business. He is a Member of the Young Presidents Organisation (YPO), Bangalore Chapter and was an active Round Tabler in Bangalore and Cochin until 2020.

He lives in Bangalore and is married with two daughters. Outside of work he likes to spend time with his family and contribute to social causes. He enjoys swimming, playing tennis and has been following the annual Formula 1 circuit for the last 22 years.
 

Rishi Gautam joined Tata Consumer Products in June 2022 and is based in Mumbai. As the Global General Counsel, Rishi will lead legal affairs and strategy for the India and International business. In his previous role, he served as a Partner with the general corporate practice at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.  An experienced lawyer, Rishi has over 20 years of extensive global experience, having worked in regions such as United Kingdom and Australia. In the past, he has worked with organizations such as AZB & Partners, Clifford Chance LLP and Herbert Smith Freehills.

Rishi holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (BA LLB) (Hons.) degree from National Law School of India University.

Rishi is interested in reading about technology, travelling to know more about various cultures of the world and fair-weather trekking in the Himalayan foothills.