Harsh K. Rai
About Harsh K. Rai
Harsh K. Rai is the CEO of Overseas Spinning at Aditya Birla Group, with over 25 years of leadership experience across FMCG, lighting, building materials, and textiles sectors.
Company
Harsh K. Rai currently serves as the CEO of the Overseas Spinning business at the Aditya Birla Group. Located in Jakarta, Indonesia, he assumed this role in August 2023. The Aditya Birla Group is a global conglomerate with a diverse portfolio, and Harsh leads the textile segment focused on international markets.
Title
Harsh K. Rai holds the title of CEO - Overseas Spinning at the Aditya Birla Group. Prior to this, he held executive roles at UltraTech Cement as Sr. Executive President and various senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, including Vice President Sales & Commercial Unit GM for India Food & Beverage and Senior Director & India Country Sales Head - Food Division.
Education and Expertise
Harsh K. Rai has a robust educational background in business and economics. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing & Finance from SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from DAV College, Chandigarh. His expertise spans over 25 years in leadership roles across sectors including FMCG, lighting, building materials, and textiles.
Professional Background
Harsh K. Rai has over 25 years of diverse experience. He started his career at Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, where he held various roles from Management Trainee to Regional Manager. He spent a significant part of his career at PepsiCo in various capacities, including Franchise Business Head and Marketing Head. He also led NourishCo Beverages Limited as CEO & Managing Director. From 2019 to 2023, he worked at UltraTech Cement as Sr. Executive President before moving to his current role at Aditya Birla Group.
Global Business Leadership
Harsh K. Rai has extensive experience leading global businesses. In his current role as CEO - Overseas Spinning at Aditya Birla Group, he has global accountability for the textile segment. His previous roles have also involved significant responsibilities, such as leading the India Food & Beverage division at PepsiCo and managing business operations for UltraTech Cement. His leadership is marked by managing large teams and driving business growth in diverse settings.