Laxmi Narasimhan K
CEO and Managing Director at Inbrew Beverages Private Limited- Claim this Profile
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TS Somasekhar
It was absolutely great experience working with KLN (as popularly known). He is dynamic and electrifying. His indepth knowledge about the Industry & fast proactive approach keeps him & his collegues always on the toes. Many innovative projects were done during my assoication with him. I was recommended by him for EEP at IIMB which leaves a long lasting experience in my academics. Sir I am thankful that you have given me the privilage to call up any time for advise. You are a truely awesome BOSS to work with. Thanks,
TS Somasekhar
It was absolutely great experience working with KLN (as popularly known). He is dynamic and electrifying. His indepth knowledge about the Industry & fast proactive approach keeps him & his collegues always on the toes. Many innovative projects were done during my assoication with him. I was recommended by him for EEP at IIMB which leaves a long lasting experience in my academics. Sir I am thankful that you have given me the privilage to call up any time for advise. You are a truely awesome BOSS to work with. Thanks,
TS Somasekhar
It was absolutely great experience working with KLN (as popularly known). He is dynamic and electrifying. His indepth knowledge about the Industry & fast proactive approach keeps him & his collegues always on the toes. Many innovative projects were done during my assoication with him. I was recommended by him for EEP at IIMB which leaves a long lasting experience in my academics. Sir I am thankful that you have given me the privilage to call up any time for advise. You are a truely awesome BOSS to work with. Thanks,
TS Somasekhar
It was absolutely great experience working with KLN (as popularly known). He is dynamic and electrifying. His indepth knowledge about the Industry & fast proactive approach keeps him & his collegues always on the toes. Many innovative projects were done during my assoication with him. I was recommended by him for EEP at IIMB which leaves a long lasting experience in my academics. Sir I am thankful that you have given me the privilage to call up any time for advise. You are a truely awesome BOSS to work with. Thanks,
Experience
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Inbrew Beverages Private Limited
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India
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO and Managing Director
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Apr 2020 - Present
Acquired popular brands of Diageo (2022) and Molson Coors (2021) to form major Alcobev play of 45mio cs p.a. weaponising the RTM strengths both beer and spirits sizes. Thus creating Inr 10000cr plus combined gross revenue. 26 mfg units, 48 brands, 6 Region Profit centres. Took charge of the acquired assets as CEO and MD. Acquired popular brands of Diageo (2022) and Molson Coors (2021) to form major Alcobev play of 45mio cs p.a. weaponising the RTM strengths both beer and spirits sizes. Thus creating Inr 10000cr plus combined gross revenue. 26 mfg units, 48 brands, 6 Region Profit centres. Took charge of the acquired assets as CEO and MD.
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E.I.R at Private Equity
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Aug 2017 - Mar 2020
Partnered PEs and strategic players, in identifying, acquisition and turnaround of assets in consumer domain. Culminating in aquisition of Molson Coors India. Molson Coors india was the Indian subsidiary of the Denver based Molson Coors Brewing Company , At USD20B, second largest Beer company in north America. Partnered PEs and strategic players, in identifying, acquisition and turnaround of assets in consumer domain. Culminating in aquisition of Molson Coors India. Molson Coors india was the Indian subsidiary of the Denver based Molson Coors Brewing Company , At USD20B, second largest Beer company in north America.
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Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited
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India
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Chief Operating Officer
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
Three verticals and 17SBUs. INR 1500cr Gross sales. Three verticals and 17SBUs. INR 1500cr Gross sales.
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Tilaknagar Industries Ltd.
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Beverage Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Deputy Managing Director
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Oct 2011 - Sep 2015
First successful rodeo with enterprise value creation. With 3% stock holding. Company went from 200cr to 1000cr mcap in 3 years. (reaching inr 4000cr today). Convinced company to play to strength of brand Mansion House, Making it today India's largest and most impregnable brandy brand. ". Handled Top line gsr INR 4500cr, 172CR EBITDA First successful rodeo with enterprise value creation. With 3% stock holding. Company went from 200cr to 1000cr mcap in 3 years. (reaching inr 4000cr today). Convinced company to play to strength of brand Mansion House, Making it today India's largest and most impregnable brandy brand. ". Handled Top line gsr INR 4500cr, 172CR EBITDA
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DIAGEO India
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India
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Consumer Goods
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Dec 2003 - Oct 2011
Appointed COO at 37 , youngest ever for the company (till date). And member of Management committe. Volume 18mio cs p.a. PNL and business responsibility. Top line gsr INR 8000CR, INR 150CR EBIDTA Appointed COO at 37 , youngest ever for the company (till date). And member of Management committe. Volume 18mio cs p.a. PNL and business responsibility. Top line gsr INR 8000CR, INR 150CR EBIDTA
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The Coca-Cola Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Mar 1996 - Dec 2003
Cut my teeth in distribution and Marketing in coca cola eco system. Cut my teeth in distribution and Marketing in coca cola eco system.
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ITW India Limited
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Branch Manager (Industry - Packaging)
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May 1994 - Feb 1996
Illinois Tool Works is a USD 64b American Corporation head quartered out of Chicago Illinois Tool Works is a USD 64b American Corporation head quartered out of Chicago
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Tata Motors
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India
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Engineering Trainee
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Jul 1991 - Jun 1992
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Education
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Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
PGDM, Finance and Marketing -
College of Engineering, Guindy
Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Engineering -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
High School, XII Std - Maths and Science - Jalahalli Bangalore -
Kendriya Vidyalaya
X std - I.N.A Colony New Delhi, CBSE