Harsh Mariwala is the Chairman of the Board, and Managing Director of Marico Ltd. He is an innovative and award-winning leader, renowned for maintaining Marico’s business at a sustainable and profitable growth pace. In three decades Mariwala transformed a traditional commodity driven business, into a leading consumer products and services... Read more
Harsh Mariwala is the Chairman of the Board, and Managing Director of Marico Ltd. He is an innovative and award-winning leader, renowned for maintaining Marico’s business at a sustainable and profitable growth pace.
In three decades Mariwala transformed a traditional commodity driven business, into a leading consumer products and services company in the beauty and wellness sector. In 2012 Marico’s products and services in hair care, skin care and health foods generated an annual turnover of Rs.4550 crores, compared to a turnover of Rs.50 Lakhs in 1971. Today one out of three Indians is a Marico consumer, and Marico has also established strong consumer franchises in its overseas markets in Asia and Africa, increasing its revenue 10 fold over the last 7 years.
Mariwala and Marico Ltd. have achieved over 100 awards in the last few years. Mariwala received; the 2009 Ernst & Young ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award in the Manufacturing category; the 2009 ‘Talent Management Award’ at the CNBC India Business Leader Awards; the NDTV Profit ‘Best Business Leadership’ Award in the FMCG category, in 2007 and 2009; the Asia Pacific HRM Congress ‘CEO with HR Orientation – Global Excellence HR Award’ in 2007; and the ‘Teacher’s Achievement Award in Business’ in 2006. Marico Ltd. was rated amongst ‘India’s Most Innovative companies’ by Business Today in 2008.
Mariwala was the President of The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in 2011. He has served as a Non Executive Director to many leading companies, including Cadbury India Ltd, Unichem Laboratories Ltd., MIRC Electronics Ltd., and MIC Electronics Ltd. Mariwala is also a part of the Young President Organization (YPO) and World Presidents Organization (WPO), and has held the position of YPO Education, Membership and Chapter Chair.
His entrepreneurial drive and passion for innovation, prompted him to establish the Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) in 2003. MIF plays the role of a catalyst for innovation in India, through its awards scheme, as well as cutting edge research, knowledge creation and dissemination. He also launched ASCENT – Accelerating the Scaling up of Enterprises, to identify growth-stage entrepreneurs with potential, and support them on their journey to success.
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Harsh Mariwala's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Harsh tailored to your event.
Harsh Mariwala speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Harsh to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Harsh Mariwala for events worldwide, subject to Harsh's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Harsh Mariwala is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Harsh can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Harsh Mariwala on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Harsh can offer.
Harsh Mariwala delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Harsh Mariwala's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Harsh's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Harsh Mariwala can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Harsh's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Harsh Mariwala is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Harsh Mariwala, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Harsh's current availability for your dates.