Mumbai: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its Chief Growth Officer, entrusting him with the mandate of accelerating growth across the company’s evolving portfolio of new-age consumer brands.
Aggarwal’s appointment signals a strategic push by Emami to scale its emerging business verticals, which include digital-first and niche consumer offerings. In his new role, he will oversee strategic investments and drive expansion across brands such as The Man Company, Brillare, Axiom Ayurveda (AloFrut), Fur Ball Story, and TruNativ, along with a pipeline of upcoming ventures.
The move also marks a significant career transition for Aggarwal, who steps into an operational leadership role after a long stint in strategy consulting. He shared the development via LinkedIn, highlighting his intent to move from advising businesses to actively building them.
“After years of telling other people how to build brands and drive sales, it’s time to try it myself,” Aggarwal noted in his post, adding that he looks forward to shaping and scaling Emami’s portfolio of growth-focused brands.
With over 17 years of experience spanning strategy consulting and project management across geographies and industries, Aggarwal brings deep expertise to the role. Prior to joining Emami, he served as a Partner at Bain & Company, where he worked closely with clients on growth strategies and transformation initiatives.
Reflecting on his journey, Aggarwal acknowledged the role Bain & Company played in preparing him for this transition, expressing gratitude towards colleagues and clients. He also emphasised his focus on collaborating with partners and investors as he looks to accelerate growth and build a scalable consumer business within Emami.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami is increasingly investing in emerging categories and digital-first brands, positioning itself to capture new-age consumer demand and diversify its portfolio beyond traditional offerings.
