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PRAKASH NEDUNGADI

PRAKASH NEDUNGADI

Advisor – India House Project 
Founder & Director – RedVent Strategy & Design Ltd 

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Prakash Nedungadi brings nearly four decades of experience across some of the world’s most respected organizations, including Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Gillette, and the Aditya Birla Group. At India House Project, Prakash brings expertise in building global and domestic brands across formats, helping shape strategies that combine deep consumer insight, market entry innovation, and rigorous execution. Recognized for his ability to lead transformation, he has successfully driven growth and innovation across diverse markets in South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Over the course of his career, Prakash has held several prominent leadership positions. He served as Group Head of Customer Insights & Brand Development at the Aditya Birla Group from 2012 to 2020, where he led initiatives that shaped brand strategies across multiple industries. Prior to that, he was Marketing Director for Procter & Gamble in the Arabian Peninsula and Pakistan between 2006 and 2009. At Gillette, he held dual roles as Regional Business Director for the Middle East and Africa and Vice President of Marketing for South Asia. He also served as President of Madura Garments, overseeing its transition into a leading fashion and lifestyle brand. Earlier in his career, he spent 15 years at Unilever, taking on various roles in sales, marketing, and general management.

Prakash has been instrumental in developing and executing brand and communication strategies for globally recognized products such as Gillette, Braun, Duracell, Wall’s, and Lipton. He led successful product launches including Lipton Taaza and Liva, combining deep consumer insight with strong business discipline. His expertise spans both B2C and B2B domains, and he is known for his commitment to design thinking, sustainability, and innovation.

EDUCATION

  • BA (Hons) Economics – St Stephen’s College, Delhi University
  • MBA/PGDM – IIM Calcutta
  • Executive Programme – Stanford GSB
  • Certified Business Coach – International Coaching Federation (PCC)

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