Harsh Mariwala — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Current Chairman of Marico Limited, a consumer goods company operating in 25 countries.
Founded Marico Limited in 1990, transforming it into a leading FMCG company.
Founded Kaya Limited, which operates skincare clinics across India and the Middle East.
Manages Sharrp Ventures, the Mariwala family office, investing across various asset classes.
Co-authored the book 'Harsh Realities' with Ram Charan.
Established the Marico Innovation Foundation (2003) and ASCENT Foundation (2012) to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship.
Ranked 43rd wealthiest Indian by Forbes in October 2024, with a net worth of $6.9 billion.

Biography

Harsh Mariwala is an Indian entrepreneur, best known as the founder and Chairman of Marico Limited, a prominent consumer goods company based in India. Founded in 1990, Marico has expanded its operations to 25 countries across Asia and Africa, with brands like Parachute, Saffola, and Set Wet becoming household names. Mariwala currently serves as the Chairman of Marico Limited.