Natarajan Muthukumaraswamy
About Natarajan Muthukumaraswamy
Natarajan Muthukumaraswamy is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Grasim Industries Limited, with extensive experience in the textile industry and a strong educational background.
Title and Current Roles
Natarajan Muthukumaraswamy currently holds multiple positions at Grasim Industries Limited, part of the Aditya Birla Group. He serves as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing and the Country Head for Sales and Marketing in India. Additionally, he is the Assistant Vice President and Zonal Head for South India overseeing sales and marketing operations in the region.
Career at Grasim Industries Limited
Natarajan began his tenure at Grasim Industries Limited in 1998 as a Branch Manager in Coimbatore, a role he held for eight years. Subsequently, he served as the DGM of Sales & Marketing from 2008 to 2013. Later, he resumed working with Grasim in various senior roles, including Vice President and Zonal Head, highlighting his extensive experience and leadership within the company.
Previous Professional Experience
Before his longstanding career with Grasim Industries Limited, Natarajan held significant roles in other companies. He was the Marketing Manager at Indo Rama Synthetics (I) Ltd. from 2006 to 2008 in Erode. Prior to that, he worked as a Sales & Technical Services Officer at Indian Organic Chemicals Limited in Chennai and Delhi from 1996 to 1998, further reinforcing his expertise in sales and marketing.
Educational Background
Natarajan's educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Textiles from PSG College of Technology, where he studied from 1992 to 1996. He also holds a PGDMM (Marketing) and DIM from Indira Gandhi National Open University. Notably, he pursued studies in Organizational Leadership at Harvard Business School and attended the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, underlining his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Achievements and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Natarajan has been recognized for his exceptional contributions. He received the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Performance and Dedication in the Prestigious Step UP - Accelerated Leadership Program for Sales & Marketing during 2016-17. He was also the recipient of the Chairman's Individual Award for being an Exceptional Contributor to Business Excellence in the Aditya Birla Group in 2017. Additionally, he was nominated for the Outstanding Achievement Award in the ABG Textile Sector in 2014 and the Chairman's Individual Award for Distinguished Achiever in 2012.