Kartik Chandrasekhar, an experienced industry leader, has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer – Asia, ANZ, the Middle East, and Africa at Kellanova (formerly Kellogg Company). Kellanova is a global brand of plant-based foods, cereals, noodles, and snacks with its headquarters located in the US.
Chandrasekhar is well-known for his illustrious career at Unilever, where he spent more than 20 years in a variety of critical roles. After leaving Unilever earlier this year, he decided to take on this new challenge. His departure signals the end of an incredible career with the company, having worked his way up from management trainee to leading crucial departments like skin cleansing and dental care for the D&E markets.
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Chandrasekhar worked for Unilever for more than 20 years. In 1998, he began as a management trainee, and over time, he assumed various roles. Over his career, he has worked in a variety of food and personal care categories. He led both Southeast and South Asia as Knorr’s brand director. He worked for Unilever as a regional brand director for foods in Southeast Asia. As he was appointed Global Brand Lead for Pepsodent and Global Brand Vice President for Pears and Lifebuoy for nearly eight years, his responsibilities were further increased.
He continued by highlighting the pride he takes in being the global brand leader of Ponds, Signal, Knorr, and Lifebuoy. All of these are part of the Unilever family. It is anticipated that Chandrasekhar’s broad experience and strategic acumen will provide Kellanova’s operations throughout the vast regions of Asia, ANZ, the Middle East, and Africa with new insights. Kellanova has demonstrated success in leading iconic brands to success. Moreover, his appointment indicates the company’s dedication to promoting growth and innovation in strategic markets.
“Unilever welcomed me as a trainee and gave me the opportunity to become the marketer and business leader I am today.”
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