Marico Limited has elevated Sumedha Sahani to the position of Head – Strategy. In her new role, she will lead the company’s strategy function, focusing on strategic planning, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting business priorities as Marico continues to strengthen its presence across the consumer and FMCG landscape. Prior to this elevation, Sahani worked as Chief of Staff to the Managing Director & CEO at Marico.
Sahani brings diverse experience across corporate strategy, consulting, retail, FMCG, and business transformation. Her career spans strategic leadership and business management roles, giving her expertise in areas including growth strategy, consumer businesses, P&L management, innovation, and organisational transformation.
Before joining Marico, Sahani was associated with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a Consultant and Reliance Retail, where she held several roles including Chief of Staff, Chief Manager, Senior Manager, and Manager. Her experience at Reliance Retail provided exposure to large-scale retail operations and business strategy, while her consulting stint at BCG further strengthened her capabilities in strategic problem-solving and business transformation.
Earlier in her career, Sahani worked with Unilever as a Management Trainee, where she gained experience across brand strategy, P&L management, innovation, consumer insights, sales, and customer marketing. She also served as a Summer Intern with Tata Administrative Services, contributing to digital transformation strategy at Tata Steel. She began her professional journey as a Senior Engineer at Bajaj Auto, working across vehicle control strategies, mechatronic modelling, engine calibration, diagnostics, and technical training.
