Harsh Mariwala is a visionary business leader, entrepreneur, and the Chairman and Managing Director of Marico Limited, where he transformed a traditional commodity-driven model into a leading consumer products and services company over three decades. His career is a powerful case study in corporate innovation and a core commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and strategic growth in India.
Mariwala's passion for innovation is institutionalized through the Marico Innovation Foundation, which he founded in 2003 to serve as a catalyst for fueling innovation in India. He also established the ASCENT Foundation in 2012, a peer-learning entrepreneurial platform. This dedication to supporting the ecosystem is complemented by his mentoring of young entrepreneurs in association with TiE – The Indus Entrepreneurs.
Under his leadership, Marico achieved significant recognition, including the 2009 NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. His personal contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors such as the Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal for Industrial and Social Peace and the AIMA Life Time Achievement Award 2021. He currently serves as the President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
As a speaker, Mariwala leverages his rich executive experience and passion for innovation to deliver insightful keynotes on the innovative drive in India and its direct applicability in business. He also founded the Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI), with the philanthropic aim of giving back to society, demonstrating his belief in integrated business and social responsibility. His talks provide corporate audiences with a strategic blueprint for transforming and leading in a dynamic consumer market.
