Wellbeing Nutrition, a rapidly growing health and wellness startup, has announced the appointment of Varun Kandhari as its new Chief Marketing and Growth Officer. Bringing over 18 years of marketing and P&L leadership experience from renowned global companies, Varun is expected to play a pivotal role in the startup’s ambitious plans to double its revenue and expand its global footprint this year.
Varun’s extensive background spans leadership roles at major FMCG companies such as Mars Wrigley, Unilever, and Davide Campari-Milano N.V. During his decade-long tenure at Mars Wrigley, Varun was a key member of India’s executive leadership team and served as Director of Marketing and Strategic Demand. He led initiatives that resulted in 12-fold business growth, increased profitability, and the successful launch of new product categories.
Prior to that, Varun worked at Unilever, managing the home and personal care portfolio across India and South Asia, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Most recently, he served as Chief Marketing Officer and Strategy Lead at Davide Campari-Milano N.V., where he was also part of the executive leadership team for India and South Asia.
Commenting on Varun’s appointment, 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 focuses on building a strong upper funnel, increasing brand awareness, expanding market reach, and establishing a foundation for sustainable, long-term scale. Varun’s proven expertise in scaling businesses and building categories makes him an ideal leader for this next chapter.”
Expressing his enthusiasm, Varun Kandhari stated, “I am thrilled to join Wellbeing Nutrition at this pivotal stage in its journey. The company’s commitment to science-backed, sustainable wellness deeply resonates with me. I look forward to building on this strong foundation to deliver world-class nutrition solutions to consumers across India and beyond.”
Founded in 2019 by Avnish Chhabria, with Saurabh Kapoor joining as Co-Founder in 2021, Wellbeing Nutrition offers a wide range of FDA-approved, gluten-free, and non-GMO health products. Their portfolio addresses key wellness categories such as sleep, gut health, beauty, stress management, immunity, and essential vitamins, reinforcing their mission to promote holistic wellbeing.
