Global Leadership Team

Shailendra Malhotra
Global Chief Executive Officer

Shailendra Malhotra has served as Chief Executive Officer of Himalaya Wellness Company since August 2020. He is responsible for diversified operations across consumer, pharmaceutical, healthcare, veterinary and medicinal products, present in more than 100 countries worldwide. Under Shailendra's leadership, Himalaya's goal is to make health and wellness a part of every home.

Before taking up his current position, Shailendra served as Chief Executive Officer of the Rest of the World Business (ROW). He played a key role in preparing international operations in Russia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. He also worked in Corporate Social Responsibility at Marico and Asian Paints. Shailendra holds qualifications from the Indian Institute of Management (Bangalore) and a BTech (Bachelor of Technology) from the Indian Institute of Technology (Kanpur).

Nabeel Manal
Chief Executive Officer – North, Central and South America

Nabeel, a third-generation member of Himalaya's founding family, joined the company in 2004 and took responsibility for the Americas two years later. He played a key role in building a team of passionate professionals responsible for Himalaya's first organic product range. He also initiated the construction of a new energy-efficient, LEED-Gold headquarters for the Americas. His efforts helped the company gain a significant share of the oral care and wellness markets and strengthen its presence in major grocery stores, pharmacies and online stores. Under his leadership, the number of Himalaya retail outlets in the USA grew from 2 thousand to 12 thousand.

Before joining the family business, Nabeel spent six years at the consultancy Aon Hewitt as an analyst and senior consultant. He holds a degree in finance and marketing from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Jatin Brahmecha
Global Chief Financial Officer

As Global Chief Financial Officer of Himalaya Wellness Company, Jatin is primarily responsible for the company's profitability. He works closely with all business divisions to improve it through innovative initiatives and projects. He also focuses on standardising processes and strengthening governance.

Before joining Himalaya, Jatin worked in strategy, analytics and finance across the FMCG, retail and pharmaceutical industries in India, Indonesia, the Middle East, Africa and the United States. He is passionate about travel and exploring different cuisines, and also loves listening to Indian classical music.

Rahul Kapoor
Chief Human Resources Officer

Rahul joined Himalaya Wellness Company in March 2021 as Chief Human Resources Officer, based in Dubai. As head of HR, he is responsible for leading the People and Culture agenda. Rahul has 22 years of experience in similar roles and joined Himalaya Wellness Company from Dr. Reddy's Lab (DRL), where he was Vice President and Head of HR for emerging markets, including China, Russia, Asia and Africa. Previously, he spent more than 12 years at GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare in several senior regional and country leadership roles, including HR Director for Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea, based in Singapore. Rahul has also worked with GE Money and India Tobacco Company.

Rahul is passionate about cricket and travel. He loves spending time with friends and family. He holds a master's degree in HR from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management.

Kunal Sahgal
Chief Growth Officer

At Himalaya Wellness Company, Kunal is Chief Growth Officer. He leads digital marketing and e-commerce and is also responsible for implementing sustainability solutions. His aim is to create consistent, distinctive communication and introduce innovations that delight existing and new consumers. Before joining Himalaya, Kunal held various local, regional and global roles at Reckitt in New York, London, Gurgaon and Johannesburg. Earlier, he worked with McCann in advertising and media in Mumbai.

Kunal spends his free time with his family. He enjoys tennis and travelling to new countries, having visited more than 55 and counting. Kunal holds a master's degree in marketing from Goizueta School of Business.

Dr. Rangesh
Chief Intellectual Property Officer

Dr. Rangesh's journey with Himalaya Wellness Company began in 1998, when he became a medical advisor. He subsequently became senior medical advisor and head of new product initiatives and regulatory affairs. Dr. Rangesh played a particularly important role in developing pharmaceutical personal care and introducing innovation in animal health products. He is currently Chief Intellectual Property Officer, based in Dubai, and is working to establish the Himalaya Global Research Center.

Before joining Himalaya, Dr. Rangesh was an Ayurvedic consultant and lecturer at Ayurvedic medical colleges in Bangalore and Mysore. He earned his bachelor's degree and Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Ayurveda from Bangalore University. He holds an Executive General Management Program certificate from the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore and a Bullet Proof Manager certificate from Crestcom. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society in London.

Jean Francois Porracchia
Chief Research and Development Officer

Jean Francois is a passionate healthcare leader who joined Himalaya Wellness Company in November 2021 as Chief Research and Development Officer. He is an accomplished specialist with more than 25 years of experience in international organisations such as Johnson & Johnson and Unilever. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles across the Americas and many European countries.

Jean Francois, a Six Sigma Black Belt, has led local and global research and development departments in OTC, body and skincare, digestive health, and vitamins and minerals. He embraces new challenges, innovation and continuous professional and personal development.

Jayashree Ullal
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer – India

Jayashree began her journey with Himalaya Wellness Company in 1998. She has worked in various positions, consistently playing an important role in planning and implementing business and financial strategy. She has more than 25 years of experience managing finance and information technology for Himalaya India and is now responsible for finance and business operations in the region.

Jayashree is a chartered accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Bangalore University, India. She has received several gold medals and distinctions for outstanding academic performance. She also holds a programme certificate from the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore and a Bullet Proof Manager certificate from Crestcom.

Abhish Chandhok
Commercial Director – Europe

Abhish Chandhok joined Himalaya Wellness Company in 2015 as General Manager Marketing for Russia, the Middle East and Africa. In 2021, he moved to Himalaya's European headquarters in Poland to become Commercial Director.

Abhish is a graduate of BITS Pilani and Symbiosis in Pune. He has more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and general management. He has held leadership positions at international companies such as Henkel, Nokia and Microsoft. In these roles, he has led teams in India, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Germany and now Poland.

Anil Jiandani
Director of Pharmaceuticals and Animal Health – India

Anil began his career at Himalaya Wellness Company as a medical representative in Satara, Maharashtra, in 1984. In 1990, he was promoted to regional manager, then zonal manager, and subsequently became sales manager in Pune in recognition of his outstanding sales performance. Anil oversaw operations in eastern and western India. When promoted to Marketing Manager, he was entrusted with the Gastroenterology and Gynaecology segments of the pharmaceutical division.

Anil also managed business operations for Himalaya in Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. He was an expert in positioning Himalaya products as leaders in the Indian pharmaceutical market. His skilled leadership led to significant sales growth for Himalaya's flagship Pharmaceuticals products and the Liv.52 range. Anil now heads the Pharmaceuticals, OTX and Animal Health divisions at Himalaya India. He holds an Executive General Management Program certificate from the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore, a Bullet Proof Manager certificate from Crestcom and a bachelor's degree from Mumbai University.

Rajesh Krishnamurthy
Business Director – India

Rajesh joined Himalaya Wellness Company in 2012 as Business Director of the Consumer Products Division (CPD). He led the company's expansion, positioning Himalaya as a trusted household brand. Rajesh helped develop Face Cleansing, Lip Care, Oral Care, Hair Care, Hygiene and Men's Personal Care products. He restructured the marketing organisation, leading to increased market share and distribution expansion. Rajesh took on the additional responsibility of integrating Baby Care and Wellness with the Consumer Products Division and now leads the One CPD team as Business Director.

Before joining Himalaya Wellness Company, Rajesh worked in marketing and sales for Colgate Palmolive (CP) in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand. During his 15-year career at CP, he progressed to Marketing Director for Venezuela and subsequently India. Rajesh is a management graduate of the Asian Institute of Management and holds an engineering degree from Vellore Institute of Technology.

Sajeev Kaura
Commercial Director – Russia, Middle East, Africa

Sajeev joined Himalaya Wellness Company in 2014. He is now Business Director of the Consumer Products Division (CPD) for Russia, the Middle East and Africa. He is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to accelerate business growth and market share in key product categories. His responsibilities also include strengthening relationships with external partners in key countries.

Before joining Himalaya, Sajeev worked in international markets for Ferrero, Procter & Gamble and Gillette. He held leadership positions and managed sales, consumer marketing and trade marketing activities. Sajeev has lived and worked in India, Dubai, South Africa and Luxembourg. He holds a bachelor's degree from Delhi University.

Sandeep Mehta
Pharmaceuticals Business Director – Russia, Middle East, Africa

Sandeep has served as Pharmaceuticals Business Director for Russia, the Middle East and Africa at Himalaya Wellness Company since April 2015. He leads Himalaya's strategy by leveraging synergies across prescription medicines and healthcare products. With more than two decades spent developing major businesses, Sandeep has strong experience building megabrands in Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Russia. He is a recognised commercial leader who understands the importance of a clear strategy, a professional portfolio, dynamic product development and partnership alliances.

Before joining Himalaya, Sandeep worked with Ranbaxy/Daiichi Sankyo as Director of Business Strategy. Previously, he worked with Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline. He holds a degree in microbiology from Delhi University and an MBA from the Institute of Management Technology.