Wellbeing Nutrition hires Varun Kandhari as its chief marketing and growth officer

Wellbeing Nutrition, a health and wellness startup, announced the appointment of Varun Kandhari as its new chief marketing and growth officer.

Varun brings over 18 years of extensive experience in marketing and P&L leadership across various organisations, including Mars Wrigley, Unilever, and Davide Campari-Milano N.V. The startup said that the appointment aligns with its goal to double its revenue and expand its global footprint this year.

Varun brings a combination of strategic foresight, brand-building expertise, and commercial leadership, with over 18 years of experience across global FMCG giants. He spent a decade at Mars Wrigley, where he was part of India’s executive leadership team and served as the director of marketing and strategic demand in his last role. He played a key role in driving 12x business growth, enhancing profitability, building the chocolate business, and leading the entry into new categories.

Earlier in his career, Varun worked at Unilever in the home & personal care category across India and the rest of South Asia (including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan). Most recently, he served as chief marketing officer and strategy lead, and was a member of the executive leadership team at Davide Campari-Milano N.V. for India and South Asia.

Commenting on the hiring, Saurabh Kapoor, Co-Founder of Wellbeing Nutrition, said, “We are entering an exciting phase of growth with a clear ambition to double our revenue to 300-350 crore this year. Our strategy is rooted in building a powerful upper funnel, creating deeper brand salience, expanding our reach, and setting the stage for long-term, sustainable scale. We are pleased to welcome Varun, who comes with a strong track record of building categories & scaling businesses. His leadership will be instrumental in shaping our next phase of growth.”

Upon the hiring, Varun Kandhari, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, Wellbeing Nutrition, said, “I am thrilled to join Wellbeing Nutrition at a pivotal stage in its growth journey. Its commitment to science-backed, sustainable wellness resonates with me. I look forward to building on this strong foundation to bring world-class nutrition solutions to more consumers across India and beyond.”

Founded in 2019 by Avnish Chhabria with Saurabh Kapoor joining as a co-founder 2021, Wellbeing Nutrition said it offers a range of FDA-approved, gluten-free, and non-GMO products across various health categories, including sleep, gut health, beauty, stress, immunity, vitamins, and more.