Harsh Mariwala

Biography

 Mr. Harsh Mariwala leads Marico Limited as its Chairman and Managing Director. Over the last 3 decades, Harsh Mariwala has transformed a traditional commodity driven business into a leading Consumer Products & Services Company, in the Beauty and Wellness space. During 2010-11, Marico recorded a turnover of Rs. 31.3 billion (about USD 695 Million) through its products and services sold in India and overseas. Marico markets well known brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Kaya, Mediker, Revive, among others. Under his leadership, Marico has achieved several recognitions including the Ernst & Young ‘Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ 2009 in the manufacturing category, NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award 2009 in the FMCG (Personal Hygiene) category, Marico’s Pondicherry Plant won the Gold Award at the Economic Times ‘ India Manufacturing Excellence Awards’ 2010 in partnership with Frost & Sullivan and the Food Supply Chain Innovation Company of the Year award at the KPMG & Supply Chain Leadership Council. Mr. Mariwala is very passionate about Innovation and thus founded the Marico Innovation Foundation in 2003. Along with an eminent Board, Mr. Mariwala drives the Foundation to be a catalyst in fuelling Innovation in India. Mr. Mariwala is also involved in mentoring a group of young, upcoming entrepreneurs and he does this in association with TiE - The Indus Entrepreneurs as part of TiE's Mentor Programme. Mr. Mariwala is currently the President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). In the past, Mr. Mariwala has held several positions as FMCG Committee Chairman of FICCI and more. Mr. Mariwala is a part of Young President Organization (YPO) and World Presidents Organization (WPO) and has held the position of YPO Education, Membership and Chapter Chair.

Research Interest

  Organic and Inorganic chemistry Physical & Synthetic chemistry Geochemistry & Astrochemistry Polymer chemistry & Biochemistry Analytical and Biophysical chemistry Material chemistry Nano chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry Forensic and Medicinal chemistry Mineralogy and Petralogy Radiochemistry Industrial and Engineering chemistry