A globally experienced leader with over 25 years of diverse and deep expertise across multiple industries & geographies. Having worked with Nestle, Accenture and Yum! Restaurants (KFC), Samir has led complex successful businesses by building high performing inclusive teams, and creating a culture of collaboration & belonging. His expertise covers Growth Strategy, Marketing, Brand Management, New Market Entry, and building an Inclusive Culture that champions performance and heart-led leadership. In his most recent role, Samir led the rapidly growing $2.5Bn KFC business spanning 22 countries across Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia & India, where he doubled the pace of growth while establishing strong foundations for the next 5-year strategy he crafted. In his previous role in Accenture, Samir has helped multiple clients by providing professional leadership and advise on operational, analytical and strategic issues. Apart from India, Samir has worked extensively in the US, Europe and across multiple countries within the Asia-Pacific region. He brings excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to effectively drive results, manage Boards & drive meaningful change.