Apollo Tyres Appoints Kanika Juneja as Head of Marketing

Kanika Juneja has joined Apollo Tyres as Head of Marketing, taking charge of the company’s marketing function. In her new role, she will oversee brand strategy and key marketing initiatives. She announced her appointment through a post on LinkedIn.

Juneja brings extensive experience in brand management, category marketing and consumer engagement, having worked with leading organisations across the FMCG sector.

Juneja’s Six-Year Journey at Nestlé

Before joining Apollo Tyres, Juneja spent over six years at Nestlé. She joined the company in September 2020 as Marketing Manager – MAGGI Flavor World and Digital Head – MAGGI, serving in the role until February 2024.

In March 2024, she was promoted to Category Marketing Head – MAGGI Noodles, a position she held until September 2026. During her tenure, she gained experience across brand strategy, digital marketing and category management.

Earlier Experience at GSK Consumer Healthcare

Prior to Nestlé, Juneja worked with GSK Consumer Healthcare India for more than five years. She joined the organisation as Brand Manager in April 2014 and went on to take up several roles, including Category Manager – Family Nutrition, Category Lead – Horlicks Extensions (Adults) and Senior Brand Manager – Horlicks.

Career Beginnings at ITC

Juneja began her professional career at ITC in June 2011 as Assistant Under Training. In May 2012, she moved into the role of Assistant Brand Manager for Sunfeast, where she worked until March 2014.

Her appointment at Apollo Tyres marks a new chapter in her career, bringing together her experience across brand building, category leadership and marketing strategy.