Harsh C. Mariwala, leads Marico Limited (Marico) 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 in the Beauty and Wellness space. From a turnover of Rs 5 million in 1971, Marico`s Products and Services in Hair Care, Skin Care and Healthy Foods generated a turnover of about Rs 19.1 billion (about USD 477 million) during 2007-08. Marico markets well-known brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Kaya, Mediker, Revive, among others. Harsh has been instrumental in maintaining the company`s business at a sustainable and profitable growth pace. Marico`s products today reach over 25 countries, while it has manufacturing operations at 6 locations in India along with Bangladesh, Egypt and South Africa. Under his leadership, Marico has achieved several recognitions. Rated as one of India`s Most Innovative companies (Business Today-Monitor Group Innovation Study 2008), Marico was selected as one of eight Indian companies in the Standard & Poor`s Global Challengers List (2007).
