Ravi Makwana has taken on the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Vadilal Industries Limited, marking a significant leadership move for one of India’s most loved legacy brands.

With close to two decades of experience across FMCG and consumer businesses, Ravi brings deep expertise in brand building, category leadership, and market expansion. His journey spans leadership roles at Tata Consumer Products, where he worked on iconic brands like Tata Salt, Tim Hortons India, where he was part of the seed team bringing the global brand to India, and Zydus Wellness, where he led category growth initiatives.

Now at Vadilal, Ravi steps in at a pivotal time. India’s ice cream market is entering an aggressive growth phase, with legacy players and new-age brands competing across formats, innovation, and distribution. His role as CMO will focus on strengthening brand relevance, driving innovation, and steering marketing strategy in an increasingly competitive landscape.

For Ravi, this move also carries a personal connection. Vadilal is a brand deeply embedded in Indian childhoods,  making this next step not just a leadership role, but a responsibility to shape the future of a beloved brand.

This transition reflects a career built on scale, substance, and consistency — and a next step aligned with both experience and emotion.

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