As an independent director and board member, I leverage my 35 years of leadership experience at Nestle, the world's largest food and beverage company, to advise and mentor startups and businesses in various sectors. I have a proven track record of achieving business growth and turnaround in challenging markets and regions, such as Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

I am passionate about helping young professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations to overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and realize their potential. I have mentored several biotechnology and wellness startups, helping them to develop and execute effective business plans. I also share my insights and learnings on leadership development, new business development, key account management, and strategy through various platforms and programs

Former Region/ Country Business Head of a Globally managed vertical of Nestle. Worked as Business Executive Officer/ Country business manager of Nestle Nutrition, in different markets/ countries: Bangladesh/ Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries/ Many countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. General Management role with full People, Brand and P&L responsibility of 100 Mio CHF business. ## Successfully handled challenging assignments in different countries and continents. Achieved complete business turnaround in all markets where business was facing a very challenging situation. Turned around businesses by achieving the desired high growth and profit level and gaining back market share## Built strong leadership teams in each country. Recruited and mentored key talents## Restructured organizations. Lead change management.## The team's accomplishments have been significant, from initiating complete business revivals to stimulating high growth and reclaiming market shares.

Worked in many roles in Nestle India in Generating Demand function, gaining valuable experience and insights, both in Sales and Marketing working with the full range of Nutrition and F&B products.# Worked as the Regional Sales Manager for the largest sales region in India responsible for the complete range of Nutrition and F&B products. Brought business back into the growth path in an incredibly challenging, price-sensitive market impacted by rampant price undercutting by wholesalers and distributors.# Worked as the Category Channel Sales Development manager for the largest business category Infant Nutrition and Dairy.# Gained significant insight into the impulse category while working for the Chocolate and Confectionery business. Executed the launch of brands like KITKAT & MUNCH in East and Northeast India. Established a new confectionery distribution channel through 'Cycle boy operation'.# Had enriching experience of working in the largest business category of Nestle India, the Infant Nutrition business, both in sales and marketing. Launched a new product 'LACTOGEN-3' as milk for growing up children. The product was hugely successful and continues to be a growth driver for Nestle India in the Nutrition category.# Gained critical experience of working in the Hospital and Pharmacy channel both as a frontline employee as well as a line manager. Learned about ABC of communication. Became team leader in 2 years' time and got people responsibility as first-line manager within 4 years of joining the organization.