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[[File:Sanjay_Khosla.png|right|thumb|Prof. Sanjay Khosla]]
[[File:Sanjay_Khosla.png|right|thumb|Prof. Sanjay Khosla]]
'''Sanjay Khosla''' is a senior fellow, [[Kellogg School of Management]], [[Northwestern University]], USA and a senior advisor, [[Boston Consulting Group]].
'''Sanjay Khosla''' is a senior fellow at [[Kellogg School of Management]], [[Northwestern University]], and a senior advisor at [[Boston Consulting Group]].


Khosla was president, developing markets of [[Kraft Foods]] (now [[Mondelez|Mondelez International]]) from Jan 2007 to March 2013, responsible for 65,000 people in over 60 countries and brands like [[Cadbury]], [[Oreo]], [[Milka]], [[Trident]]. During his tenure, Khosla:<ref>https://issuu.com/kelloggschool/docs/khosla_final/1</ref>
Khosla was president, developing markets of [[Kraft Foods]] (now [[Mondelez|Mondelez International]]) from Jan 2007 to March 2013.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} During his tenure Kraft Foods employed 65,000 employees in over 60 countries{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} and operated brands like [[Cadbury]], [[Oreo]], [[Milka]], [[Trident]].{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} During his tenure, Khosla:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/kelloggschool/docs/khosla_final/1|title=The Khosla Rules}}</ref>
* Transformed the business from $5 billion to $16 billion in six years (doubled the business organically) while dramatically improving profitability and cash flow <ref>http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/news_articles/press/2013/0801khosla.aspx</ref>
* Grew the business from $5 billion to $16 billion in six years while improving profitability and cash flow<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/news_articles/press/2013/0801khosla.aspx|title = Kellogg Appoints International Business Expert Sanjay Khosla as Senior Fellow - Kellogg School of Management}}</ref>
* Transformed brands like Oreo from $200 million to a $1 Billion and Tang from $500 million to $1 Billion in six years in developing markets <ref>http://www.businessinsider.com/sanjay-khosla-on-how-to-achieve-huge-growth-2014-9</ref>
* Transformed brands like Oreo from $200 million to a $1 billion and Tang from $500 million to $1 billion in six years in developing markets<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/sanjay-khosla-on-how-to-achieve-huge-growth-2014-9|title=Former Kraft Exec Shares 7 Steps for Achieving Massive, Meaningful Growth|website=[[Business Insider]] }}</ref>
* Helped spearhead and successfully integrate the acquisition of Cadbury (bought for $20 Billion) and Danone biscuits (bought for $7.8 Billion) <ref>http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-25/news/52026475_1_sustainable-growth-profitable-growth-kraft-foods</ref>
* Helped spearhead and successfully integrate the acquisition of Cadbury (bought for $20 billion) and Danone biscuits (bought for $7.8 billion)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-25/news/52026475_1_sustainable-growth-profitable-growth-kraft-foods|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726042013/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-07-25/news/52026475_1_sustainable-growth-profitable-growth-kraft-foods|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 26, 2014|title=Business News Today: Read Latest Business news, India Business News Live, Share Market & Economy News}}</ref>


Before joining Kraft Foods, Khosla turned around the $3 billion consumer business of [[Fonterra]], a global dairy company based in New Zealand. Prior to his tenure at Fonterra, Khosla enjoyed a successful 27-year career with [[Unilever]] based in the UK, Europe and India.<ref>http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-12-26/business/chi-mondelez-exec-to-get-unusual-retirement-package-20121226_1_mondelez-north-american-grocery-business-kraft-foods-group</ref> Khosla implemented a bold programme (Paint the World Yellow with Lipton) as chairman of the Global Category Board for Unilever Beverages. Khosla also created the [[Wheel detergent|Wheel]] detergents business in India, which is one of Unilever's largest brands in India.
Prior to joining [[Kraft Foods]], Khosla turned around the $3 billion consumer business of [[Fonterra]], a global dairy company based in New Zealand.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} Prior to his tenure at Fonterra, Khosla had 27-year tenure with [[Unilever]] based in the UK, Europe and India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/12/26/mondelez-exec-to-get-atypical-retirement-package/|title = Mondelez exec to get 'atypical' retirement package}}</ref> Khosla implemented a programme "paint the World Yellow with Lipton" as chairman of the Global Category Board for Unilever Beverages.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} Khosla also created the [[Wheel detergent|Wheel]] detergents business in India.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}}


Khosla is on the board of [[Zoetis]] Inc (previously Pfizer animal health), [[NIIT]] Ltd, India, and [[Iconix Brand Group]]. Khosla was previously on the Board of [[Best Buy]] Inc, [[Del Monte Foods]], and [[Hindustan Unilever]]; co-chair of the [[Nestle]]/[[Fonterra]] joint venture for the Americas; and on the board of the [[Lipton]] /[[Pepsi]] joint venture.
Khosla is on the board of [[Zoetis]] Inc (previously Pfizer animal health), [[NIIT]] Ltd, India, and [[Iconix Brand Group]].{{citation needed|date=November 2023}} Khosla was previously on the Board of [[Best Buy]] Inc, [[Del Monte Foods]], and [[Hindustan Unilever]]; co-chair of the [[Nestle]]/[[Fonterra]] joint venture for the Americas; and on the board of the [[Lipton]]/[[Pepsi]] joint venture.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}}


Khosla has lectured extensively at universities in the U.S. and in forums such as the Economist conference in London and Davos.
Khosla has lectured at universities in the U.S. and in forums such as the Economist conference in London and Davos.{{citation needed|date=November 2023}}


Khosla authored a book, ''Fewer Bigger Bolder'', with [[Mohanbir Sawhney]]. The book discusses Focus7, a "proven framework for achieving sustained profitable growth".
Khosla co-authored a book, ''Fewer, Bigger, Bolder'', with [[Mohanbir Sawhney]]. The book discusses Focus7 which is a "proven framework for achieving sustained profitable growth."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sanjay Khosla |url=https://www.bigspeak.com/speakers/sanjay-khosla/ |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=BigSpeak Motivational Speakers Bureau: Keynote Speakers, Business Speakers and Celebrity Speakers |language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
== References ==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*[http://www.sanjaykhosla.com Sanjay Khosla website]
* [http://www.sanjaykhosla.com Sanjay Khosla website]
*[http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/news_articles/2013/06272013-new-senior-fellow-sanjay-kosla.aspx New senior fellow: Kellogg appoints international business expert Sanjay Khosla as senior fellow]
* [http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/news_articles/2013/06272013-new-senior-fellow-sanjay-kosla.aspx New senior fellow: Kellogg appoints international business expert Sanjay Khosla as senior fellow]
*[http://ir.mondelezinternational.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=733879 Sanjay Khosla to Retire After Leading Developing Markets to New Heights]
* [http://ir.mondelezinternational.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=733879 Sanjay Khosla to Retire After Leading Developing Markets to New Heights]


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Prof. Sanjay Khosla

Sanjay Khosla is a senior fellow at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and a senior advisor at Boston Consulting Group.

Khosla was president, developing markets of Kraft Foods (now Mondelez International) from Jan 2007 to March 2013.[citation needed] During his tenure Kraft Foods employed 65,000 employees in over 60 countries[citation needed] and operated brands like Cadbury, Oreo, Milka, Trident.[citation needed] During his tenure, Khosla:[1]

  • Grew the business from $5 billion to $16 billion in six years while improving profitability and cash flow[2]
  • Transformed brands like Oreo from $200 million to a $1 billion and Tang from $500 million to $1 billion in six years in developing markets[3]
  • Helped spearhead and successfully integrate the acquisition of Cadbury (bought for $20 billion) and Danone biscuits (bought for $7.8 billion)[4]

Prior to joining Kraft Foods, Khosla turned around the $3 billion consumer business of Fonterra, a global dairy company based in New Zealand.[citation needed] Prior to his tenure at Fonterra, Khosla had 27-year tenure with Unilever based in the UK, Europe and India.[5] Khosla implemented a programme "paint the World Yellow with Lipton" as chairman of the Global Category Board for Unilever Beverages.[citation needed] Khosla also created the Wheel detergents business in India.[citation needed]

Khosla is on the board of Zoetis Inc (previously Pfizer animal health), NIIT Ltd, India, and Iconix Brand Group.[citation needed] Khosla was previously on the Board of Best Buy Inc, Del Monte Foods, and Hindustan Unilever; co-chair of the Nestle/Fonterra joint venture for the Americas; and on the board of the Lipton/Pepsi joint venture.[citation needed]

Khosla has lectured at universities in the U.S. and in forums such as the Economist conference in London and Davos.[citation needed]

Khosla co-authored a book, Fewer, Bigger, Bolder, with Mohanbir Sawhney. The book discusses Focus7 which is a "proven framework for achieving sustained profitable growth."[6]

References

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  1. ^ "The Khosla Rules".
  2. ^ "Kellogg Appoints International Business Expert Sanjay Khosla as Senior Fellow - Kellogg School of Management".
  3. ^ "Former Kraft Exec Shares 7 Steps for Achieving Massive, Meaningful Growth". Business Insider.
  4. ^ "Business News Today: Read Latest Business news, India Business News Live, Share Market & Economy News". Archived from the original on July 26, 2014.
  5. ^ "Mondelez exec to get 'atypical' retirement package".
  6. ^ "Sanjay Khosla". BigSpeak Motivational Speakers Bureau: Keynote Speakers, Business Speakers and Celebrity Speakers. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
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