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Vadilal Industries names Himanshu Kanwar as first non-family CEO
Vadilal Industries appoints Himanshu Kanwar as first non-family CEO, signaling a major leadership shift and digital growth push in FMCG.
In a significant leadership move, Vadilal Industries has appointed Himanshu Kanwar as its Chief Executive Officer, effective September 29, 2025. His five-year tenure marks a new chapter for the frozen dessert maker, which recently emerged from a long-standing family feud.
Kanwar becomes the first non-family CEO of Vadilal, underscoring the company’s push towards professional leadership and market expansion.
A seasoned consumer business leader, Kanwar brings over two decades of FMCG experience with companies like Hindustan Unilever and growth-stage startups. At HUL, he drove innovations and acquisitions in the ice cream portfolio and later led the South Asia Haircare business as Global Brand Director.
Most recently, as General Manager at XTO10X, he mentored high-growth ventures across beauty, food, fintech, and OTT, helping founders scale digital-first strategies.
With his blend of traditional brand-building expertise and new-age digital fluency, Kanwar is expected to drive innovation and unlock sustainable value creation at Vadilal.
The appointment reflects the company’s ambition to strengthen its leadership, accelerate growth, and modernise its brand play in the highly competitive ice cream and frozen foods market.
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