Amit Jain

Mr. Amit Jain brings a wealth of global corporate experience spanning over three decades and has a deep understanding of the markets in India, Asia and Europe. His transformational leadership skills have been honed through diverse leadership roles at global category leaders like L’Oréal, AkzoNobel, Viacom and Coca-Cola. He is widely recognised for his inclusive leadership, he has mentored and coached many CEOs.

In his last executive role, he was the first Indian to become the Managing Director of L’Oréal India. He spearheaded the integration of digital strategy into the business. He also paved the way for L’Oréal India’s foray into the dermo-cosmetic market.

Prior to L’Oréal he had an eight-year stint at AkzoNobel Paints, where he held the role of MD North and West Europe for four years and MD for AkzoNobel’s Indian-listed Company for four years. During his stint at AkzoNobel he led key merger activities and transformed the India business from a decorative paints Company to a multi-segment business.

Earlier during his stint with Viacom, he headed the Viacom business for Asia, based in Singapore and co-created the Viacom 18 JV which also launched the Colors channel in India. He also has over eleven years of illustrious career at Coca-Cola starting in 1994, leading businesses in India and Asia.

Currently, he chairs the Board of Sanofi CHC India, Collective News Room and Modern Marketing Association Global. Additionally, he is a non-executive director with Jubilant Foodworks Limited, Carlsberg India Limited and Pizza Restaurantları Anonim Sirketi (Turkey).

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Delhi (FMS). He also holds a Diploma in Advanced Management from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and Global Strategy from Harvard Business School.

He is a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and actively supports the cause of children with cancer through his work with Cankids.