Visiting Faculty, Department of Entrepreneurship, Ashoka University
Independent Business Consultant, CherryPeachPlum Growth PartnersVani Dandia started her career in advertising, working on accounts like Coca-Cola, Cosmopolitan, and Adidas. She went on to marketing global brands with Henkel, Reckitt Benckiser, Unilever and PepsiCo. She has worked with teams across Asia and Europe, and led innovation for several markets. In her last stint at PepsiCo, she was the category leader for Indian Snacks, overseeing the profitable turnaround of this major brand.Â
Ms Dandia won several accolades at PepsiCo including the âIndia Region Above and Beyond 2014 Chairmanâs Awardâ, the âInnovation Excellence Awardâ and the âAMEA PwP Sustained Performance Awardâ. She has also been listed in a nationwide survey by Business Today as the Hottest Young Executive under 40.
Her podcast âMarketing with Vaniâ includes interviews with leading marketing professionals in India.