Shubhra Kalra
About Shubhra Kalra
Shubhra Kalra is the Senior Director of Global Marketing at SC Johnson in Chicago, Illinois, with extensive experience in brand management and marketing leadership roles at Unilever and Godrej Consumer Products Limited.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Shubhra Kalra serves as the Senior Director of Global Marketing at SC Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. She oversees global marketing strategies and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives. Her leadership role includes managing the company's marketing functions globally, driving innovative marketing campaigns, and enhancing brand growth.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Before her current position, Shubhra Kalra worked as the Marketing Director, often referred to as the Chief Marketing Officer, for SC Johnson from 2017 to 2019 in Gurgaon. In this role, she successfully managed P&L and marketing programs for the South Asia market. Under her leadership, the Global Home Cleaners Portfolio achieved significant growth and innovation.
Experience at Unilever
Shubhra Kalra has extensive experience at Unilever, where she held multiple significant roles over a span of nearly a decade. She was the Global Marketing Director for Skin Cleansing from 2014 to 2017, based in the Mumbai Area, India. Previously, she served as the Senior Global Brand Manager for Pears, Skin Cleansing & Personal Care Baby from 2012 to 2014, and the Regional Brand Manager for Dove & Pears from 2010 to 2012. Her career at Unilever began as the Senior Brand Manager for the Premium Skin Cleansing Category from 2006 to 2010.
Educational Background
Shubhra Kalra holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), where she studied from 2002 to 2004. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics (Honours) from Delhi University, completing her studies there from 1999 to 2002. Her academic background in marketing and economics has provided a strong foundation for her professional career.
Skills and Expertise
Shubhra Kalra is known for her strong analytical skills and intuitive marketing approach. She has a proven track record in brand management, market execution, and identifying compelling consumer insights. Her expertise spans holistic brand design, brand equity, product development, integrated communication development, brand activation, digital marketing, media deployment, and sales & customer management. She is an advocate for natural, authentic, and inspiring leadership.