Darioush Afzali
About Darioush Afzali
Darioush Afzali is the General Manager of the ASEAN cluster at SC Johnson, overseeing operations in 11 countries from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Darioush Afzali serves as the General Manager for the ASEAN cluster at SC Johnson. He operates out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, overseeing the company’s operations in South-East Asia. In this role, he holds full P&L responsibility for 11 countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, and Bangladesh. His responsibilities encompass leading all General Managers, Country Managers, and the Marketing, Sales, and Distribution teams in these regions.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Before his current position, Darioush Afzali worked as the Senior Director of Marketing for South-East Asia at SC Johnson from 2017 to 2019. In this role, he was based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His responsibilities involved a significant overlap with his current role, focusing primarily on marketing operations across South-East Asian markets.
Experience at SABMiller
Darioush Afzali spent a notable part of his career at SABMiller, holding various key positions. From 2012 to 2017, he served as the Marketing Director for India, based in Bangalore. Prior to this, he was the General Manager of Sales and Marketing for South Africa from 2010 to 2012, located in Johannesburg. Additionally, he held the position of Region Head of Trade Marketing for Europe from 2009 to 2010 in Zug, Switzerland.
Early Career and Roles at Bosch and BAT
Darioush Afzali began his career at Bosch Italia, holding positions such as Brand Manager from 1996 to 1998 in Milan, and Regional Trade Marketing Manager from 1998 to 2001 in Rome. He then moved to British American Tobacco Italy, serving as Senior Marketing Manager from 2001 to 2006 in Rome. These roles allowed him to build a strong foundation in brand and trade marketing in Italy.
Education and Expertise in Nuclear Physics
Darioush Afzali studied at The University of Freiburg, where he achieved a Master of Physics with a specialization in Nuclear Physics. His academic background provided him with a strong analytical and scientific foundation, which he has effectively translated into his career in marketing and general management.