Rajesh Ramakrishnan

Business Advisor | Leadership Coach | Former MD - Perfetti Van Melle India | Author, Self Employed

Business, Strategy & Entrepreneurship | Strategy, Business Transformation, Coaching

Rajesh Ramakrishnan

Biography

Rajesh Ramakrishnan is a transformative business advisor, ICF-certified leadership coach, and former Managing Director of Perfetti Van Melle India (2018–2023), with over 30 years of experience in building brands, scaling businesses, and nurturing talent. Known for his strategic thinking and people-centric leadership, Rajesh has led high-performing teams across industries and geographies, delivering sustainable, purpose-driven growth. He partners with CXOs, founders, and senior leaders through two core offerings: Strategic Advisory—focusing on business transformation, marketing strategy, and organizational effectiveness—and Leadership Coaching, with 500+ hours across diverse sectors globally. A recipient of the ET Inspiring CEO Award (2022) and CEO of the Year Award (2023), Rajesh is also co-authoring The Nurturing Quotient (Penguin, 2025), a guide to nurturing leadership. Passionate about impact, he co-founded My Daughter Is Precious, a nonprofit supporting girls’ education. An avid trekker, photographer, and fitness enthusiast, Rajesh brings depth and balance to every leadership journey.

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