Reckitt, a global consumer health leader, has appointed Kanika Kalra as Regional Marketing Director for Health & Nutrition in South Asia. In this role, Kanika will steer marketing strategies for Reckitt’s health and nutrition brands in India and other South Asian markets.
Before Reckitt India, Kanika was a Partner at McKinsey& Company, focusing on Consumer, Technology, and Marketing. From 2020-2023, she managed the Mumbai office, leading diversity and inclusion efforts in McKinsey India.
Prior to McKinsey, Kanika has worked with Snapdeal, Unilever in Personal Care, and Pepsico as well as GSK Consumer.
Commenting on Kanika’s appointment, Gaurav Jain, Executive Vice President, Reckitt – South Asia, said, “At Reckitt, we are consistently working towards building a healthier world and we look forward to working with Kanika in her new role to help take this vision forward. As the Indian consumer is ever evolving, Kanika’s proven ability and expertisewill further help us lead our strategic marketing in a direction that meaningfully connects and resonates with our consumer base across markets.”
Kanika Kalra, Regional Marketing Director, Health& Nutrition, South Asia – Reckitt, said,“Reckitt’s impressive growth as a leading health, hygiene and nutrition company is inspiring. I am excited about working with our portfolio of iconic brands and creating new experiences that address the deepest needs of our consumers, at a time when we are all resetting the way we think about our health and that of our family and community.”
Kanika has 20+ years of experience in consumer, technology, and marketing across various sectors like personal care, beauty, food, fashion, and E-Commerce.
She holds a bachelor’s degree of Arts in Mathematics from Lady Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi, and a PGDM in Marketing from Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow.
