Sawan Malik

Sawan Malik

CEO | Global Executive Leader | Sports Enthusiast, Athlete | Trusted mentor to many | FMCG, HealthCare, Pharmaceuticals, Cricket Board Advisor | P&G, J&J, Nokia | India, Indonesia, SEA, Finland, China, UAE

Beiersdorf•Jakarta, Indonesia

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Experience30+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Accomplished executive with over 25 years of leadership experience including sales, marketing, and operations across seven countries primarily in FMCG and Consumer Health. Intense exposure also to Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals. Demonstrated skills in leading and scaling big teams across multiple cultures, managing large and strategically important customers, growing brands via modern marketing and driving excellence in distribution management globally. Expertise in managing P&L and ensuring high-level company strategic agenda consistently translates to strong on-ground execution. Delivered benchmark results in multiple challenging scenarios via demonstrating consistent discipline in execution, always keeping customer needs upfront and creating an environment which inspires people to give their best. As GM/Director of Fortune 500 companies over the last 16 yrs I possess a solid understanding of non-commercial functions including Finance, Supply chain , HR, Communications and Regulatory. I also have deep knowledge of go-to-market strategies In India and Southeast Asia. Outside of work I have an undying passion for sports- participating , watching and understanding commercial models of major sports bodies across the world.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BeiersdorfCurrent
    Feb 2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
    • President DirectorCurrent
      Feb 2025–Present
  • May 2023–Aug 2024· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Managing Director & Vice President
      May 2023–Aug 2024
  • Jun 2017–Aug 2024· 7 yrs 2 mos
    • Managing Director & Vice President
      Aug 2019–Aug 2024
    • Senior Director - Global Emerging Markets
      Jun 2017–Jul 2019
  • Apr 2016–Apr 2017· 1 yr
    • Executive Vice President, Sales
      Apr 2016–Apr 2017
  • Feb 2015–Apr 2016· 1 yr 2 mos
    • CEO Lodha Luxury
      Oct 2015–Apr 2016
    • President- International Markets
      Feb 2015–Apr 2016
  • Oct 2013–2015· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Head of Retail Management-APAC
      Oct 2013–2015
  • Jun 2011–Oct 2013· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Global Head of Distributor Channel
      Sep 2012–Oct 2013
    • Director- Channel Development
      Jun 2011–Aug 2012
  • May 1999–May 2011· 12 yrs
    • Sales Director- North & East Division, India
      Sep 2008–May 2011
    • Group Manager , Tesco & Watsons Account , Malaysia
      Sep 2006–Sep 2008
    • Regional Manager- Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, J&K
      Jul 2003–Sep 2006
    • Customer Marketing Organization- Brand Vicks
      Jul 2001–Jul 2003
    • Key Account Manager- Haryana & Delhi
      May 1999–Jun 2001
  • 1996–1997· 1 yr
    • Production Executive ( Pre MBA experience)
      1996–1997

Education

PGDM

Sales, Marketing, Finance

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

BTech

Chemical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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Skills & Expertise

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Product ManagementShopper MarketingProduct DevelopmentLeadershipMarketing ManagementManagementGo-to-market StrategyKey Account ManagementStrategyConsumer ProductsCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisTrade MarketingCustomer InsightFMCGDistributed Team ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTeam ManagementProduct Innovation