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NAVEEN HINDUJA

NAVEEN HINDUJA

Mumbai

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Full Time

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Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementWork-life balance

Summary

Strategic business leader with 30+ years of experience in the food ingredients industry, possessing strong expertise in P&L ownership, strategic planning, market entry and expansion, sales and revenue growth, pricing and margin management, and key account development across domestic and international markets. Deep domain knowledge in food ingredients including oils and fats (lauric, non-lauric, specialty fats), bakery, confectionery and dairy ingredients, product applications, customer trials, and regulatory compliance. Proven capability in end-to-end supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing coordination, demand planning, exports and trade compliance, along with product portfolio development, new product launches, and customer-driven innovation. Demonstrated strength in building and leading high-performance teams, talent hiring and mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, financial governance, budgeting, cost optimization, risk management, and stakeholder engagement at Board and C-suite levels, with extensive exposure to Middle East, GCC, Africa, SEA and European markets and a strong customer-centric, execution-driven leadership approach.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager – Growth

Allana Consumer Products Limited
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.

Global Head – Sales & Marketing – Speciality Oils & Fats

Premium Vegetable Oils Sdn. Bhd.
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Regional Manager & Business Development Manager – Specialty Products & Yeasts - India

AB Mauri India Pvt. Ltd
03.2019 - 10.2021
  • Developed and executed successful business plans that resulted in improved market share and profitability within the region.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.

General Manager – Sales and Marketing

Aalst Wilmar Chocolate Pte Ltd
01.2016 - 02.2019
  • Deputy General Manager – Specialty Fats and Chocolates (A JV of Aalst Wilmar and Adani Wilmar for Chocolates in India – Feb 2018 to Mar 2019)

Deputy General Manager - Sales at Food Service Division

AAK India Pvt. Ltd.
08.1996 - 01.2016
  • Regional Sales Manager - Food Service Division - August 2007 to June 2013
  • Sales Manager - Trading & Pricing Management - September 2001 to August 2007
  • Business Development Manager - August 1996 to August 2001

Education

Electronics Engineering -

Swami Vivekanand College
Mumbai
01.1995

Skills

    Strategic & Leadership Skills

  • Strategic Business Planning & P&L Ownership
  • Visionary Leadership & Organization Building
  • Commercial & Revenue Management

  • Sales & Revenue Growth Strategy
  • Key Account Management (B2B / Institutional / FMCG)
  • Pricing Strategy & Margin Optimization
  • Food Ingredients Domain Expertise

  • Oils & Fats (Lauric, Non-Lauric, Specialty Fats)
  • Bakery, Confectionery & Dairy Ingredients
  • Functional Ingredients & Clean Label Solutions
  • Product Portfolio Development
  • New Product Launches (NPD)
  • Customer-Driven Innovation & Customization
  • High-Performance Team Building
  • Sales Force Hiring, Training & Mentoring
  • Leadership Succession Planning
  • Financial & Governance Skills

  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Controls
  • Working Capital Management
  • Cost Optimization & Profitability Improvement
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Audit & Governance Coordination
  • Middle East, GCC, Africa, SEA, Europe Market Experience
  • Multinational Customer Engagement
  • Export Market Development
  • Soft Skills & Executive Strengths

  • Executive Communication & Presentation
  • Relationship Building & Trust Creation
  • Decision-Making Under Pressure
  • Crisis & Conflict Management
  • Customer-Centric Mindset

Certification

  • Executive Program – IIM Ahmedabad on Enhancing Sales Performance
  • Executive Program – ISB Hyderabad on Effective Sales Performance
  • Highest Recognition for Excellence in Service in AAK - 2012
  • Highest Recognition for Excellence in Service in AAK - 2013
  • Highest Recognition for Excellence in Service in AAK - 2014
  • Sales Strategy in Singapore by Dr Sandy Chong – Perth, Australia

Personal Profile

Languages known: English, Hindi, Sindhi, Marathi

Declaration

I hereby declare that all above information is true to best of my knowledge. 

Date: 2026-01-12 

Place: India

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Developed new marketing strategy which increased customer base by 23%.

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Interests

Travel, Music and Work for Sustainability

Timeline

General Manager – Growth

Allana Consumer Products Limited
04.2024 - Current

Global Head – Sales & Marketing – Speciality Oils & Fats

Premium Vegetable Oils Sdn. Bhd.
10.2021 - 04.2024

Regional Manager & Business Development Manager – Specialty Products & Yeasts - India

AB Mauri India Pvt. Ltd
03.2019 - 10.2021

General Manager – Sales and Marketing

Aalst Wilmar Chocolate Pte Ltd
01.2016 - 02.2019

Deputy General Manager - Sales at Food Service Division

AAK India Pvt. Ltd.
08.1996 - 01.2016

Electronics Engineering -

Swami Vivekanand College
NAVEEN HINDUJA