- Varun brings 18+ years of experience with global FMCG organisations, with a proven track record of scaling consumer businesses and building iconic consumer brands
- Appointment reinforces Wellbeing Nutrition’s commitment to long-term growth
Wellbeing Nutrition, a leading health and wellness company, announced the appointment of Varun Kandhari as its new Chief Marketing and Growth Officer. Varun brings over 18 years of extensive experience in marketing and P&L leadership across various organisations, including Mars Wrigley, Unilever, and Davide Campari-Milano N.V. This key appointment aligns with the company’s accelerated ambition to double its revenue and expand its global footprint this year.
With a mission to make preventive care science-backed, trustworthy, and accessible, Wellbeing Nutrition is investing in leadership that combines commercial acumen with consumer-first thinking. Varun’s appointment marks a defining moment as the company looks to scale across new categories and global markets, while reinforcing its brand as a symbol of transparency and innovation.
Varun brings a combination of strategic foresight, brand-building expertise, and commercial leadership, with over 18 years of experience across global FMCG giants. He spent a decade at Mars Wrigley, where he was part of India’s Executive Leadership Team and served as the Director of Marketing and Strategic Demand in his last role. He played a key role in driving 12x business growth, enhancing profitability, building the chocolate business, and leading the entry into new categories. Earlier in his career, Varun worked at Unilever in the Home & Personal Care category across India and the rest of South Asia (including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan). Most recently, he served as Chief Marketing Officer and Strategy Lead, and was a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Davide Campari-Milano N.V. for India and South Asia.
Commenting on the hiring, Saurabh Kapoor, Co-Founder of Wellbeing Nutrition, said, “We are entering an exciting phase of growth with a clear ambition to double our revenue to 300-350 crore this year. Our strategy is rooted in building a powerful upper funnel, creating deeper brand salience, expanding our reach, and setting the stage for long-term, sustainable scale. We are pleased to welcome Varun, who comes with a strong track record of building categories & scaling businesses. His leadership will be instrumental in shaping our next phase of growth.”
Upon the hiring, Varun Kandhari, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, Wellbeing Nutrition, said, “I am thrilled to join Wellbeing Nutrition at a pivotal stage in its growth journey. Its commitment to science-backed, sustainable wellness resonates with me. I look forward to building on this strong foundation to bring world-class nutrition solutions to more consumers across India and beyond.”
Varun was recognised as one of BW Businessworld’s Top 100 Marketers in 2023 and has received multiple awards across India and Asia. A wellness enthusiast himself, he is passionate about fitness, hiking, and adventure travel, making him a natural fit, aligning perfectly with Wellbeing Nutrition’s core values.
