Mr Harsha Vardhan Agarwal,  a second-generation leader of the diversified business conglomerate, Emami Group, is a man with a purpose. A key member of the strategic think-tank committee, Harsha is the younger son of  Mr Radhe Shyam Agarwal, Founder of the Group. His intrinsic dynamism with a penchant for learning from every situation, led him to always be in the forefront to drive the organization. Awarded as one of the India's Hottest Young Business Leaders in the prestigious 'FORTY UNDER 40' list put together by The Economic times & Spencer Stuart in 2016, Harsha, with his extensive multi-functional knowledge, experience and a progressive mindset, spearheads the flagship FMCG business of the Group - Emami Limited as its Vice Chairman & Managing Director.

 

An enterprising person and a quintessential professional with a penchant for details and depth, Harsha has tremendous application of mind and a feisty dedication to work. He is steady and calm with a focused leadership, coupled with a steely resolve. He passionately steers the organization with a futuristic outlook, while continuing to strengthen its core values.

 

His in-depth knowledge of different businesses and understanding of the evolving industry is an asset that is leveraged to identify opportunities for growth of the organization and roadmap to achieve them. Emami's various key acquisitions such as Zandu Pharmaceuticals in 2008, Kesh King in 2015, German brand - Creme 21 in 2019, Dermicool in 2022 and strategic investments in few new-age start-ups like Brillare, The Man Company, AloFrut, TruNative & The Fur Ball Story stand testimony to this.

 

Harsha was one of the very few select entrepreneurs of India to have attended a two-day seminar,  'Champions of Change' - a Young Entrepreneurs Meet with Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India in August 2017 organized by NITI Aayog. The seminar was held to discuss and take suggestions on critical policy issues and the challenges the country is facing today.

 

Harsha is currently the President of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the largest and oldest apex business organization in India and is poised to take over as its President in November 2024. He is also a member of the Young Presidents' Organization as well as a member of the Executive Committee of Indian Chamber of Commerce. 

 

Harsha was initiated into the family business at an incredibly young age, where he learnt the basics of leadership and brand building with a hands-on approach. He is married to Mansi Agarwal and has one daughter and a son. A family person at heart, Harsha likes to spend quality time with his family whenever he gets a break from his work. A keen fitness enthusiast, Harsha's favourite pastime is reading and watching movies.

 

His pleasant demeanor and exceptional people skills, sets him apart as a true leader, poised to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs.