Kenvue has named Madhav Nayak as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for APAC. Nayak comes from Yum! Brands, where he most recently held the position of Chief Marketing Officer – KFC Asia.
In announcing his new position, Nayak stated, “This is an amazing chance to influence the future of several of the planet’s most renowned brands—Johnson’s, Neutrogena, Listerine, Aveeno, Band-Aid and others—in a significant, rapidly expanding, and strategically vital area."
"I have the honor of heading the APAC marketing organization and eagerly anticipate collaborating with the exceptional Kenvue teams throughout the region and globally," adds Madhav.
Nayak started his journey at Unilever as a brand manager and advanced to Senior Global Marketing Director, overseeing brand, communication, and innovation initiatives with responsibility for growth, market share, profitability, and brand health.
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He introduced premium innovations in major Asian and European markets, surpassing sales goals, boosting market share, and achieving notable gross margin growth. He also took on the role of Southeast Asia e-commerce leader for Unilever's Home Care division.
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He subsequently transitioned to Meta as the APAC Client Partnerships Leader for Consumer Goods, prior to joining Yum! Brands, where he managed regional commercial outcomes and brand wellness.
His responsibilities encompassed brand strategy, yearly sales and marketing planning, menu and product development, communications and media, as well as digital commerce.
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Kenvue, the largest dedicated consumer health company globally, emerged from Johnson & Johnson, specializing in scientifically supported daily care items such as Aveeno, Band-Aid, Johnson's, Listerine, Neutrogena, and Tylenol. Its goal is to empower individuals with reliable, innovative health and wellness solutions via well-known brands and a focus on sustainability and professional backing, catering to more than a billion consumers worldwide
Kenvue is a significant worldwide health firm offering everyday products for skin, pain, baby care, and more, utilizing trusted brands and scientific knowledge to enhance wellness.