Pankaj Sharma

About Pankaj Sharma

Global Consumer Products leader experienced in leading large and complex multi-billion $ businesses. Extensive experience in both developed and developing markets across multiple categories at General Mills (ca. 10 years) & Unilever (15 years). A purpose and growth driven leader who brings change leadership and a transformative mindset. This has led to consistently delivering exceptional business results whilst working in & leading global, cross-functional teams. Well versed with both organic and inorganic strategies to drive strong share growth and profit expansion. Have lived in India, UK, Netherlands, Switzerland & United States. Key Competencies: General Management(P&L) and Marketing Strategy(strategy, positioning, innovation, advertising and promotions), Customer Development/Sales, Distribution Management & leading multiple agencies. Sound insight into consumer markets globally coupled with experience of building and leading large global and multi-country/cross-functional teams.

Experience

1. Segment President, North America Foodservice, General Mills

   General Mills

   Feb 2024 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   President of North America Foodservice segment. The Foodservice business is focused on serving the needs of foodservice operators and is comprised of iconic brands like Pillsbury, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Gold Medal Flour, Yoplait and many other brands consumers and our business partners love. I sit on General Mills’ Senior Leadership Team.

Education

• IMD

  MBA, General Management

  2005 — 2005

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Stanford Executive Program

• Air Force Bal Bharti School, Delhi

  English, Science and Mathematics

  1988 — 1990

• Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi

  MBA, Marketing(Major)

  1995 — 1997

• Punjab Engineering College

  Bachelor of Engineering(BE), Electrical Engineering

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Product Marketing
• Product Innovation
• Consumer Behaviour
• Fmcg
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Crm
• Shopper Marketing
• Product Development
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Brand Equity
• New Business Development
• Brand Development
• Segmentation
• P&L Management
• Brand Architecture
• Management
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Customer Insight
• Distributed Team Management
• Leadership
• Key Account Management
• Marketing Management
• Sales
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Development
• Trade Marketing
• Consumer Products
• Market Research