Sudhanshu Pokhriyal currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Hindware Limited, a company based in Gurugram, Haryana, India, known for its presence in the bath and tiles business. Sudhanshu has been leading Hindware Limited since July 2020, accumulating over 3 years and 4 months of experience in this role. His tenure involves overseeing and managing the Bath and Tiles business of Hindware Limited, formerly known as Brilloca Limited.
EDUCATION
In terms of education, Sudhanshu Pokhriyal holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Marketing) from SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering. He also completed executive programs at Cornell University and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, further enhancing his leadership and management skills.
CAREER
Before becoming the CEO of Hindware Limited, Sudhanshu Pokhriyal held the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Brilloca Limited from July 2020 to June 2021, which was a precursor to his current role as CEO. In this capacity, he was responsible for driving new growth opportunities for Brilloca’s bathware business.
Sudhanshu Pokhriyal’s professional journey includes significant leadership roles at various renowned organizations. Prior to joining Hindware Limited, he served as the President of Raymond Limited from December 2015 to March 2020. In this role, he managed a 3700 crore business P&L, led a team of over 8000 employees, and oversaw 4 different Business Units of the textile business at Raymond Limited. He also pioneered the Online Tailoring Business at Raymond, demonstrating his innovative approach to business.
Before his tenure at Raymond Limited, Sudhanshu worked as the Sales Director at SC Johnson from September 2012 to December 2015. At SC Johnson, he headed sales operations in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, overseeing a wide range of household brands and products.
Sudhanshu Pokhriyal’s professional journey also includes a role as Vice President – Business Transformation and Deputy CIO at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited from October 2010 to September 2012. Here, he played a crucial role in aligning business strategy with systems and processes within the organization, conducting business process re-engineering exercises, and leading significant business transformation projects.
Notably, Sudhanshu spent several years with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited in various roles, including Director of Operation for Andhra Pradesh, where he handled the largest profit center and played a significant part in the successful turn-around of the Coca-Cola Company in India.
His earlier career included roles at Asian Paints, where he served as a Region Manager, Area Manager, and Brand Manager across different regions and divisions.
Sudhanshu Pokhriyal’s diverse and accomplished career trajectory reflects his expertise in business management, strategy, and leadership, making him a valuable asset to the organizations he has served, including his current role as CEO at Hindware Limited.
