Rohini Venkateswaran
About Rohini Venkateswaran
Rohini Venkateswaran is the Vice President & Country Manager for Procter & Gamble in the East Gulf, with extensive experience in sales strategy and marketing across various international markets.
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Rohini Venkateswaran holds the position of Vice President & Country Manager at Procter & Gamble, overseeing operations in the East Gulf as well as Sales Strategy for the Gulf region. Since 2022, she has been based in the United Arab Emirates.
Professional Experience
Rohini Venkateswaran has an extensive career at Procter & Gamble, having held multiple senior roles over the years. Most recently, she was Vice President Sales Strategy India & Marketing Leader for Olay and Old Spice India from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as Director Sales Strategy & Planning Leader India, as well as Marketing Head for Olay, Old Spice, and Ambipur from 2019 to 2020. Her professional journey spans various markets and disciplines, including marketing, supply chain, sales, market research, and profit and loss management.
Education and Expertise
Rohini Venkateswaran holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management, Mumbai, where she studied from 2003 to 2005. She also has a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Mechanical Engineering from RV College of Engineering, earned between 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she completed her early education at National Public School, Indiranagar; Shree Kumaran Childrens Home; and Lawrence School Lovedale, Ooty.
Global Market Experience
Rohini Venkateswaran has extensive experience dealing with international markets, including Mexico, UK, China, Japan, Brazil, and Argentina. She led the Walmart integration team during their entry into Africa through the Massmart acquisition. This role underscored her ability to navigate and manage operations in diverse geographic and economic climates.
Multi-Channel and Corporate Coaching Expertise
Rohini Venkateswaran has multi-channel expertise, particularly in Modern Trade and Ecommerce. She has collaborated with global customers like Walmart, Metro, Makro, and Carrefour. Moreover, she acts as a corporate coach, with specializations in negotiation, corporate athlete training, and effective communication, making her a well-rounded professional in business strategy and development.