Sharad as CEO of Godfrey Phillips India, besides managing and supervising all critical functions, also head Operations and R&D for the Company.

Recognized for his people first outlook, growth orientation and managing complex business problems, his leadership focuses on organization strategy that drives innovation, process driven and improvement based culture of productivity, a strong P&L focus and ownership across organisation. His affinity for technology has also ensured Godfrey Phillips invest in digitalisation, international technology, processes and certifications.

An Executive Director on the Board of Godfrey Phillips India, he also serves as an Executive Committee Member of FICCI, core member of PHD Environment Committee and as a Governing Council member of GMA, a body committed to local causes and development of Ghaziabad Industries and Institutions.

Sharad is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School, He also holds a degree in Electronics from REC, Nagpur, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with Gold Medal from IMT, Ghaziabad, and is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Sunil is an oft repeated success story who joined Godfrey Phillips as a Management Trainee and rose to the position of CFO at a fast pace.

He is responsible for all the company’s financial functions including financial strategy for growth investments, investor relations and maximising shareholder value.

A member of the Direct Tax Committees of ASSOCHAM, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Sunil is also a member of the Institute of Charter Accountants of India. Sunil holds an outstanding All India 35th Rank in the CA final year and is also a Gold Medalist in Bachelor of General Laws from Mumbai University.

A number man inside out, he loves reading and analyzing financial statements of corporates in his free time and tracking developments in financial markets.

Rajesh has worn many hats. He has been an entrepreneur, worked in various capacities in known companies like Hindustan Reprographics Limited and the Shriram Group.

He calls his foray into Human Resources providence. At Shriram Group, he was borrowed by the HR function for 2 days and he stayed.

Instrumental in introducing best-in-class HR systems, processes, analytics and technology to build capacities, Rajesh is also spear heading the culture change within the organization and ensures an homogenous ecosystem, perceptions, values & beliefs, motivation & ambition levels, at employee and organizational level.

He loves travelling and his family is his world.

Lokesh is responsible for driving the national sales with focus on growing the Company’s enterprise, channels and distribution network.

Lokesh has many achievements under his belt but has received recognition for developing future proof rural & urban distribution strategies and bringing in large format retail to the category.

As a leader, Lokesh is known for his focus on developing and nurturing talent. His passion for empowering and enabling along with his team-building prowess makes him a popular one at that. Lokesh is an MDP from ISB, Hyderabad and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

A fitness and yoga enthusiast, he credits a lot of his calm management style and mindfulness to the yoga.

Kusumakar is a strategy & execution specialist with a personal passion for building sizeable next generation brands and business across the globe.

In Godfrey Phillips he holds the office for Growth Office and Strategic Insight & Analytics (SIA) that includes coordination and implementation of growth programs and special focus on utilizing big data for analytics to translate to advanced insight.

Kusumakar is a history buff, an avid reader and traveller. He is proud that he is successful in making time and space for both!

Amit functions out of Dubai office and is responsible for envisioning and developing the strategy for the creation of international market for Godfrey Phillips India.

He has played a key role in capturing the complex markets of East Europe to Africa to South American markets and creating a compelling presence for the company.

He has a Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration from K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research.

As a competitive sports player, Amit is an advocate for strong teams that believe in expression, passion and friendship. He also enjoys reading and travelling.

Tobacco leaf is the most essential part of our products and as Head of the Leaf Division at Godfrey Phillips India, Jithendra is responsible for both domestic and international business requirements. From sourcing best quality leaves, driving continuous improvement of the crop quality, exploring and implementing innovative & sustainable farming, Jithendra also oversees leaf production with best practice in technologies and techniques.

He completed his MSc in Agricultural Economics in the top 5 at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwar.

His passions include analyzing and discussing the political developments in the country, travelling, playing and watching cricket like a true blue Indian.

Rajeev successfully ensures tax strategies that align with business goals of the organisation and group, manages large projects with various business functions for efficiencies from tax perspectives, smooth functioning and coordination of audits, assessments with government bodies and compliance.

An alumnus of Meerut University, Rajeev is a Chartered Accountant and member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Rajeev has varied interests but loves cricket over all.

He also loves travelling and spending time with his family.

Sakshi is a Human Resource Professional with over 23 years of experience across diverse industry segments including Manufacturing, Telecom, Banking and Media. She is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy to support business growth and transformation, fostering a culture of high performance, providing right talent solutions while having a strong focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Sakshi has successfully handled an array of roles both in generalist and specialist HR domains and led diverse teams in HR, IR and CSR. She has won accolades for anchoring culture and leadership transformation journeys to create high impact teams. A keen proponent of collaborative working between HR and business, Sakshi is a firm optimist with strong belief in matters of women empowerment, sustainability and value driven leadership.

She has done Mathematics (Hons) from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi and PGDBM in HR from Symbiosis Centre for Management & HRD (SCMHRD), Pune. She loves to travel and spend time with family and friends chasing unique experiences that create memories for life.

Nikhilesh, our Business Head for Domestic Cigarettes, is a seasoned marketing luminary with an impressive track record spanning over two decades. His expertise traverses a multitude of consumer domains, ranging from consumer durables, retail, and homecare, to the complex world of cigarettes. A specialist in understanding the pulse of consumers, his marketing prowess extends to brand inception, revival, and transformation, as well as crafting streamlined marketing strategies that redefine industry norms. Nikhilesh is also known for his out of the box approach to category-defining communications and an innate ability to discern the nuances of product development.

At the core of his leadership philosophy lies an unwavering belief that consumer-centricity is the paramount differentiator in the pursuit of market supremacy. Nikhilesh's distinguished tenure has seen him spearhead numerous mission-critical projects, often entailing transformative change management and the audacious challenge of conventional norms to pioneer new ways of working. A man of action, he exemplifies excellence by not only charting the course for top-line and bottom-line growth in the Domestic cigarettes business but also by setting the bar exceptionally high for his empowered team which has enabled the accomplishment of extraordinary feats. With an educational background in mechanical engineering and a PGDM from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad; he has a passion for literature, a penchant for acting pursuits, an ardent cinephile, and an avid traveler. His multifaceted persona mirrors his commitment to excellence in both professional and personal spheres, making him a looked up to leader in the organization.