Emami Limited is navigating a leadership shift at the top of its growth engine. On March 25, 2026, the company disclosed a change in senior management with Dhruv Aggarwal appointed as Chief Growth Officer, while Giriraj Bagri steps down from the same role to pursue opportunities outside the organisation and will serve a notice period. The move signals a deliberate refresh aimed at accelerating Emami’s growth trajectory while maintaining continuity at the helm of its strategic growth mandate.
Aggarwal brings a pedigree that blends rigorous strategy with hands-on execution. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from IIM Bangalore and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With two decades of experience in growth strategy consulting and project management, he spent 13 years at Bain & Company as a Partner in the consumer and retail practice, where he helped shape growth agendas for leading brands. While the announcement does not spell out his next assignment beyond the Chief Growth Officer title, his profile points to a focus on scaling growth initiatives across Emami’s consumer portfolio.
Bagri’s departure closes a chapter for Emami’s growth leadership, with a note indicating his decision to pursue opportunities outside the organisation. He will continue in his role through the notice period to support a smooth transition for the incoming executive. Taken together, the changes underscore Emami’s emphasis on growth-led leadership as it charts its next phase of expansion in a competitive consumer market.