Varun Berry is an FMCG industry captain, with over three decades of experience in the Food and Beverages sector in India and across the globe. As the Executive Vice Chairman, Managing Director of Britannia and Chief Operating Officer, he has lead the scaling up of the organization by a significant measure, with a sharp focus on delivering shareholder value.

Varun has led the transformation of Britannia from a Biscuits major into a Global Total Foods Company that continues to gain significant foothold across categories like cakes, croissants, salted snacks and others. Under his stewardship, the Company has also stepped up its play in Dairy, by setting up infrastructure for backward integration and an upcoming own manufacturing facility. His incisive style of management with a focus on consistent execution and team play, enabled the organization stay resilient through the unprecedented disruption caused by the pandemic.

Over the last 10 years, Varun has steered the company through significant milestones. Under his watch, the Company has built technologically superior factories, streamlined its product portfolio, accelerated cost efficiency programs, adopted long-term sustainability strategies, and strengthened operations in international markets. He has managed to clock the highest ever annual revenue at Rs, 14,000 Crores (F22-23) and the listed company has reached the prestigious 1 Lakh Crore Market Capitalisation figure recently as well.

Under his leadership, the Company took significant strides in bridging the portfolio gaps in bakery and the adjacent macro-snacking businesses. Varun’s key leadership traits called out by his team are pragmatism, a highly infectious competitive streak, a can-do attitude and superlative people skills.

As an acknowledgment of his many feats in the FMCG sector, Varun has received a range of accoladesBest CEO- Private Sector at the Forbes India Leadership Awards 2017, Business World- India’s Most Valuable CEOs 2017, Best CEO- FMCG at the Business Today Mind Rush Awards 2019, and The Outstanding CEO of 2019 by the CEO Lounge to name a few.

Before this, Varun was with prominent organizations like Unilever and PepsiCo, where he held key leadership positions in India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. He also has a successful track record in leading start-ups, turnarounds, joint ventures, and growth businesses.

Varun holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Punjab University and has also attended the Strategic Management Program at Wharton University and Global Leadership Program at IMD, Switzerland.

Varun enjoys a good game of golf, as he believes it helps him centre back on priorities. ‘The Doors’ and ‘The Who’ are Varun’s favourite rock bands. He enjoys traveling, New York and London being the top favourites get away destinations. His taste buds have a special preference for spicy Thai cuisine. Varun is also a thorough movie buff, and makes it a point to stay on top of the latest releases at the box office! He can be reached on LinkedIn and Twitter

Rajesh Jain is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lacoste India, a position he has held since October 2009. Under his leadership, Lacoste has transformed into a renowned lifestyle brand across India, offering a diverse range of products including clothing for men, women, and children, footwear, leather goods, watches, and more. With a keen vision and unwavering commitment, Rajesh has successfully propagated Lacoste's unique brand identity, establishing its presence in major cities and metros throughout the country. He is guided by his own philosophy: “Top Line, Bottom Line, Growth, Customer Delight, and Human Resource Development – Everything else is merely incidental.” This approach has shaped the brand into a dynamic and customer-centric brand in India.
Rajesh's journey from a strong financial background to the retail industry exemplifies his adaptability and forward-thinking mindset. With a sharp analytical approach, he has thrived in an industry defined by ever-changing consumer preferences and evolving market trends. Known for his ethical leadership and process-oriented approach, Rajesh is a risk-taker who embraces innovation while ensuring that decisions are always well-calculated. His broad expertise and deep understanding of the retail sector have been honed through years of experience in leading organizations across different domains.
Before becoming the CEO, Rajesh served as the CFO of Lacoste India for three years. In this role, he played a pivotal part in the company’s financial management, overseeing risk assessment, and implementing robust systems and processes across functions such as Supply Chain, IT, Sourcing, and Legal. His leadership was instrumental in the company’s growth and strategic direction. Rajesh has embedded the core values of authenticity, performance, and elegance - attributes that are synonymous with the brand, into every aspect of the business. A dynamic leader and a highly respected figure, Rajesh has led the brand to impressive sales growth and spearheaded successful marketing campaigns, alongside pioneering media and financial strategies.
Rajesh holds a Master of Commerce degree from the University of Delhi and is a Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is also a qualified Company Secretary, having obtained his degree from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Born and raised in Delhi, Rajesh embodies an ethical and aesthetically driven approach to both his personal and professional life.

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