Advisory Panel
Chandan Ghosh
Chandan Ghosh is a seasoned business leader with over 35 years of experience in Nestle. He has an illustrious career and has served as Business Head in various countries such as Bangladesh, Malaysia, South Asian countries, and Sub-Saharan Africa. His key strengths lie in building brands and transforming P&L even in adverse situations.
Chandan is an alumnus Jadhavpur University Kolkata, and he has also pursued his Executive Education from London Business School. He is a prominent figure in the FMCG industry wherein he is known for his turnaround strategies and creating a formidable brand presence in the markets he led.
He is passionate about mentoring young professionals, entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to grow and scale their businesses.
He is currently serving as an advisory board m ember of Speaking hat, where he shares his vast experience and knowledge with the team. With his rich industry experience and strategic insights, he plays a crucial role in guiding us towards growth and success.
Rajesh Kumar
A Pharma Marketing professional with over 45 years of experience in India’s most successful companies of which 22 years in Top Management positions reporting to Board of directors.
Rajesh was instrumental in steering the success stories of companies like Sun Pharma, Intas Pharmaceuticals, Alkem Laboratories, Medley Pharmaceuticals.
Rajesh is well known in the industry for his sharp marketing acumen and his ability to script growth stories for Pharma Companies. He continues to be an advisor to various organizations in Europe and Nepal wherein he mentors the board on strategy related decisions.
He is currently serving as an advisory board member of Speaking hat, where he guides the team on technical expertise and helps us curate customized solutions for our clients in pharmaceuticals industry.
Sumanta Choudhury
Sumanta Choudhury is a highly experienced pharmaceutical industry professional with over 53 years of experience in international marketing, focusing on the African, Southeast Asian, and Latin American markets. He provides entrepreneurs with single-window consultancy services that equip them with pre-launch market mapping for product, price, regulatory processes, and partner selection, up until commercial launch.
Mr. Choudhury has achieved many notable accomplishments throughout his career, including launching path breaking anti-malarial drugs in Africa for the first time as the Ex-Managing Director of IPCA Pharma Nigeria Ltd. He has gained invaluable competitive exposure in domestic marketing while working with top pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer and Hoechst, and has asserted his brand standing with niche marketing strategies in African markets.
In addition to his extensive experience, Mr. Choudhury is committed to sharing his expertise with others. He serves as the Course Coordinator for the International Trade (Africa) certificate course at Mumbai University and as an Advisor for the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (PHARMEXIL) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industries. Mr. Choudhury also conducts Management Development Programs on International Trade as Program Director in PHARMEXIL and has been instrumental in spreading the message of Regional Regulatory Harmonization through over 100 seminars, workshops, and panel discussions on behalf of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry.
Mr. Choudhury holds a B.Pharm degree from Jadavpur University and is an Associate of the Institute of Chemist (AIC). With his extensive expertise in the pharmaceutical industry and his commitment to sharing his knowledge with others, Mr. Choudhury is a valuable member of our Board of Advisors.