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
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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
- BeiersdorfCurrentFeb 2025–Present· 1 yr 8 mos
- President DirectorCurrentFeb 2025–Present
- May 2023–Aug 2024· 1 yr 3 mos
- Managing Director & Vice PresidentMay 2023–Aug 2024
- Jun 2017–Aug 2024· 7 yrs 2 mos
- Managing Director & Vice PresidentAug 2019–Aug 2024
- Senior Director - Global Emerging MarketsJun 2017–Jul 2019
- Apr 2016–Apr 2017· 1 yr
- Executive Vice President, SalesApr 2016–Apr 2017
- Feb 2015–Apr 2016· 1 yr 2 mos
- CEO Lodha LuxuryOct 2015–Apr 2016
- President- International MarketsFeb 2015–Apr 2016
- Oct 2013–2015· 1 yr 3 mos
- Head of Retail Management-APACOct 2013–2015
- Jun 2011–Oct 2013· 2 yrs 4 mos
- Global Head of Distributor ChannelSep 2012–Oct 2013
- Director- Channel DevelopmentJun 2011–Aug 2012
- May 1999–May 2011· 12 yrs
- Sales Director- North & East Division, IndiaSep 2008–May 2011
- Group Manager , Tesco & Watsons Account , MalaysiaSep 2006–Sep 2008
- Regional Manager- Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, J&KJul 2003–Sep 2006
- Customer Marketing Organization- Brand VicksJul 2001–Jul 2003
- Key Account Manager- Haryana & DelhiMay 1999–Jun 2001
- 1996–1997· 1 yr
- Production Executive ( Pre MBA experience)1996–1997
Education
PGDM
Sales, Marketing, Finance
Indian Institute of Management AhmedabadBTech
Chemical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur