Vatsal Foundation is a "​ Not for Profit"​ trust set up to help in driving Inclusion & Pride for the elders of our society. Vatsal will work towards creating and facilitating the operation of a virtuous network for leveraging the Wisdom & Experience of the senior members of the society helping with initiatives which address the needs of the society at large. This network will consist of Individuals, Institutions ( Government & NGOs) & Benefactors.As we build this foundation brick by brick, we'll keep you updated through our Website www.vatsalfoundation.com. You can also reach us at "​ thevatsalfoundation@gmail.com".Comments, Suggestions, Words of Encouragement, Offers of Help ( Volunteering, Propagation through Social & Professional Networks etc)... will be highly appreciated and gratefully acknowledged.

Set up and led the Global Value Innovation Center for PepsiCo Inc.,The center was mandated with developing Disruptive solutions for addressing Big Ticket business challenges for PepsiCo across the globe. The business challenges ranged from dramatically reducing the Capital Intensity of doing business to finding low cost solutions for capturing significant revenue opportunities in the hitherto un / underserved segments to Developing Solutions which could help in dramatically reducing operating cost through disruptively low cost equipment. The order of magnitude of change ranged from 1/3rd to 1/2 of the current costs.The center pioneered a unique poly centric model for Innovation which worked through a unique network of external and internal partnerships, each bringing a unique and complementary skill / capability to the table.

Involved with and led multiple projects of Strategic importance for the PepsiCo in diverse markets viz China, India, Thailand, ANZ as well as pan AMEA sector.These covered a wide gamut of domains like Business Strategy, Go To Market Transformation, Business Model Re engineering as well as Redefining the Beverage Bottling Business Footprint.PEPSICO NOMINEE DIRECTOR : BOD of Serm Suk PLC ( March 2009 - Sep 2010) - Thailand Serm Suk was a Franchisee of PepsiCo for Thailand and PepsiCo had a 42% equity in the entity.Through this association I got valuable insights into running a board managed listed company in a culturally diverse work and social environment.

In this role, I was heading the beverage business covering the Company Owned as well as Franchise Operations of PepsiCo in the 6 South Asian counties of South Asia. The position was of a Profit Center Head and reported to the Chairman of the South Asia Region.

Over the initial 10 years I performed various roles for PepsiCo in South Asia e.g. ::Profits Center Head for the Largest Beverage Business in India.Franchise Head for South Asian MarketsRetail Channel Development Director Executive Vice President SalesHead - Company Owned Beverage Businesses in UP & South

A great learning experience which taught me a lot about the nuances of running a business.Was part of a 3 member leadership team which set up this Green Field venture to blend and pack specialty teas for the GCC & North Africa markets.This involved setting up the S&D network, Creating Brand Identity, Developing Advertising Strategy, Sourcing & Developing Products & interacting with Funds / Banks for securing funding for the venture.

Unilever was perhaps the best foundation that my career could have asked for. I joined as a Management Trainee and over the next ~11 years, I performed various roles in the Beverage Business . These included roles like Marketing Manager - Tea, Sr Brand Manager for Tea & Coffee and Sales Management Roles in various territories across India.