Karan Puri, MBA
About Karan Puri, MBA
Karan Puri is the Vice President of Sales for Beauty and Personal Care at Berry Global, Inc., bringing extensive experience in sales and marketing across various industries. With a background that includes leadership roles at Simple Green and WestRock Company, Puri possesses strong skills in market analysis and product innovation.
Current Role at Berry Global
Karan Puri serves as the Vice President of Sales for Beauty and Personal Care at Berry Global, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and operations within the beauty and personal care sectors. His leadership is focused on driving revenue growth and enhancing market presence in Anaheim, California.
Previous Experience at Simple Green
Prior to his current position, Karan Puri worked as the Director of Sales at Simple Green / Sunshine Makers Inc. from 2017 to 2021. During his tenure, he contributed to sales growth and market expansion strategies in the Orange County, California area, leveraging his extensive experience in sales management.
Educational Background
Karan Puri earned his MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business, where he studied Global Business from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a B.Sc. in Finance, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, completed from 2000 to 2004.
Career Progression and Roles
Karan Puri has held various roles throughout his career, including positions at MeadWestvaco (MWV) as a Marketing Manager, Commercial Excellence Analyst, and Strategic Marketing Analyst. He also worked at WestRock Company as a Strategic Account Manager and at JPMorgan Chase as a Sr. Competitive Intelligence Analyst. His diverse experience spans multiple sectors, enhancing his expertise in sales and marketing.
Skills and Expertise
Karan Puri possesses strong analytical skills, particularly in IRI and Nielsen POS analysis, which are essential for understanding market trends. He has a proven track record in innovation development and product launches, along with expertise in both B2B and B2C sales environments. His leadership capabilities include managing multi-functional teams and broker management, demonstrating his comprehensive approach to sales operations.