Lv Vaidyanathan
About Lv Vaidyanathan
Lv Vaidyanathan is the Managing Director for India and South Asia at Procter & Gamble, with a career spanning multiple leadership roles across various regions and functions within the company.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Lv Vaidyanathan is the Managing Director for Procter & Gamble in India and South Asia, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Mumbai, he oversees operations and strategy for one of the company's key markets. His role involves driving growth, ensuring operational excellence, and steering the company's goals in a competitive business landscape.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Before his current position, Vaidyanathan has held several significant roles within Procter & Gamble across different countries and regions. Notably, he was the Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Procter & Gamble Indonesia from 2018 to 2022, located in Jakarta. Before that, he was the Vice President of Marketing, Commercial, and Operations for Procter & Gamble Philippines from 2016 to 2018 in Manila. Earlier, Vaidyanathan served as the Vice President of Sales for the ASEAN region based in Bangkok from 2014 to 2015.
Career in Sales and Commercial Operations
Vaidyanathan has an extensive background in sales and commercial operations at Procter & Gamble. He served as the Vice President of Commercial Operations for the ASEAN region, carrying out his responsibilities from Bangkok between 2013 and 2014. From 2011 to 2013, he was the Sales Director for the Hair Care Global Business Unit in the APAC region (excluding China). Additionally, he held the role of Sales Director for P&G Singapore and the Regional Key Account Director from 2007 to 2011.
Educational Qualifications
Lv Vaidyanathan holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, where he studied from 1994 to 1996. Prior to this, he earned an Engineer’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 1989 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in business and management.
Early Career at Procter & Gamble
Vaidyanathan began his career at Procter & Gamble in India, taking on various sales and business development roles from 1996 to 2000. He then became the Market Strategy and Planning Leader for P&G India from 2000 to 2001, followed by being the Sales Director for North and East India from 2001 to 2004. He continued to build his career in Vietnam and other regions thereafter, showcasing his ability to adapt and lead in diverse markets.