Harsh Mariwala leads Marico Limited as its Chairman and Managing Director. Over the last 3 decades, Harsh has transformed a traditional commodity driven business into a leading Consumer Products & Services Company. Under his leadership, Marico has achieved several recognitions including the 2009 NDTV Profit Business Leadership Award for Best Business Leadership in the FMCG (Personal Hygiene) category and the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the Manufacturing category. He also won the 2009 India Talent Management Award at the CNBC TV18 India Business Leader Awards.

Harsh is very passionate about Innovation and thus founded the Marico Innovation Foundation in 2003. Along with an eminent Board, he drives the Foundation to be a catalyst in fueling Innovation in India. In addition, he also mentors a group of young and upcoming entrepreneurs, in association with TiE – The Indus Entrepreneurs – a part of TiE’s Mentor Programme.

Harsh is currently President, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).