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Varun Sethuraman

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Head of Marketing Communications at Nestlé
📍 Gurugram, Haryana, India

Varun is an FMCG marketing leader with over 14 years at Nestlé, where he is the Head of Marketing Communications. He has extensive experience in brand management, strategy, and innovation, having led iconic brands like MAGGI Noodles and the Breakfast Cereals business for the South Asia region. He is an alumnus of SPJIMR.

Described as a "people person" and an "achiever, " Varun is passionate about building relationships and leading teams. His social media activity indicates an interest in cricket, and he often uses creative analogies from art and storytelling to discuss his professional work, showcasing a passion for compelling brand narratives.

He played a pivotal role in managing the MAGGI noodles crisis in 2015, a significant event in the brands history.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Head of Marketing Communications
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Gurugram, Haryana, India
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FMCG Brand Building
He has spent over a decade leading and revitalizing iconic FMCG brands like MAGGI, focusing on brand love, strategy, communication, and innovation.
Marketing Communications
In his current role, he oversees integrated marketing efforts, brand strategy, and cross-platform storytelling for Nestlé India's entire portfolio.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Head of Marketing Communications
Nestlé
3-2024 - 1-2026
Business Head breakfast cereals | South Asia Region
Nestlé
9-2021 - 3-2024
Category Marketing Head | MAGGI Noodles
Nestlé
5-2020 - 8-2021
Category & Channel Lead
Nestlé
8-2017 - 12-2019
Senior Brand Manager, MAGGI Noodles & Pazzta
Nestlé
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Nestlé India elevates Varun Sethuraman to Head of Marketing Communications. Featured in Exchange4Media
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Nestlé India Names Varun Sethuraman Head of Marketing. Featured in AdTech Today
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Education
2009 - 2011
PGDM
SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research
2002 - 2006
B.E
St.Joseph's college of Engineering
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