Anil V Kaushal
Consumer Business Builder | Consumer Healthcare & FMCG | Founding Leader-LupinLife | Innovator | Trusted Brands | Enterprise Value Creation | IICA-Certified Independent Director | Ex Dabur,Ex Pfizer,Ex Rich Products Corp
LupinLife Consumer Healthcare Ltd.
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Business leader with 28+ years of P&L experience across Consumer Healthcare, FMCG, Food & Beverages and Pharma, with leadership exposure across India, Asia and Europe, built through leadership roles with marquee global and Indian organisations including Dabur, Pfizer,Lupin, Warner-Lambert and Rich Products Corporation.-Founding Leader & Architect of LupinLife Consumer Healthcare, created from a standing start as the first employee and built from first principles into a scalable, science-backed consumer healthcare platform, later carved out as an independent entity with significant externally validated enterprise value.-Deep expertise in crafting strategy, building Consumer platform, build omnichannel sales & distribution infrastructure, creating insight-led brands, driving innovation pipelines and scaling sustainable businesses.- Performance-led, people-focused leader known for building high-accountability teams, ownership-led cultures and scalable businesses that convert strategy into disciplined execution, growth and long-term value.-Track record of building and scaling consumer brands including Listerine, Benadryl, Honitus, Dabur Lal Tail, Softovac, Pudin Hara, Selsun, Rich Whip Topping and Cooking Rich Cream etc-Patent listed Inventor and Innovator - Member Leaders Excellence at Harvard Square- Active contributor to India’s OTC policy as co- author with OTC task force ( OPPI/IPA)- AYUSH policy agenda as Joint Secretary, Executive Management Committee, AMAM.-Focused on applying Generative AI to sharpen strategic decision-making, accelerate growth and build future-ready enterprises.
Career Timeline
- Jul 2025–Present· 1 yr 2 mos
- Chief Executive Officer and Founding Leader, LupinLife Consumer Healthcare Ltd, 100% Subsidiary of LupinCurrentJul 2025–Present
- Jul 2025–Present· 1 yr 2 mos
- CEO & Founding LeaderCurrentJul 2025–Present
- Dec 2014–Jul 2025· 10 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Executive Officer and Founding Leader, LupinLife Consumer Healthcare Ltd, 100% Subsidiary of LupinJul 2025–Present
- Founding Business Head : Consumer HealthcareDec 2014–Jul 2025
- 2014–Dec 2014· 11 mos
- Director : Consumer healthcare ( Global Business)2014–Dec 2014
- Jun 2010–Jun 2014· 4 yrs
- Consumer Healthcare: Head OTC BusinessJun 2010–Jun 2014
- 2010–2014· 4 yrs
- Head : Consumer Healthcare: OTC Business ( Including Baby Care /Hair Oils/ Skin care )2010–2014
- 2006–2010· 4 yrs
- Head of Marketing2006–2010
- 2001–2005· 4 yrs
- Sr Product Manager : Consumer Healthcare2001–2005
- Jun 1998–Jun 2001· 3 yrs
- Product Executive -Reporting to the Managing DirectorJun 1998–Jun 2001
- 1998–2001· 3 yrs
- Marketing - Reporting to the Managing Director1998–2001
Education
AI for Leaders
Harvard Business SchoolPost Graduate in Business Management
Marketing (96-98 batch)
IILMBachelor of Pharmacy @ Karnatak University
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bachelor of Pharmaceuctical SciencesHSC
English Physics Chemistry Bio & Maths
Birla College of ScienceGenerative AI Strategy & Business Application Certification
Gen AIPilot (Trainee)
Aviation
AP Flying Club (Govt of AP) DGCAInternational Corporate Director program
Corporate Governance
Directors' Institute - World Council Of DirectorsLeadership and Business Strategy
Cornell UniversityBusiness Analytics & AI , Governance
AI, Analytics: Navigating Trends, Risks, and Opportunities
University of OxfordPilot
Aviation
AP Flying ClubFilm Direction & Production Acting
Film/ Cinema
New York Film AcademyL.L.M
Post Graduation In Law -WIP
University of Mumbai