Vadilal International Business Names Ram Gopalakrishnan as CEO

Ram Gopalakrishnan has joined Vadilal International Business as Chief Executive Officer, taking on the top leadership role at the company. Gopalakrishnan announced the move in a LinkedIn post, sharing that he had started a new position as Chief Executive Officer at Vadilal International Business. Move to Vadilal International Business Gopalakrishnan joins Vadilal International Business after a brief stint at Ethos Pet Brands, where he served as Chief Growth Officer from June to August 2026. Before taking on that position, he was the company's Chief Digital and eCommerce Officer. His latest appointment adds another leadership role to a career spanning consumer businesses, digital commerce, marketing and commercial functions. Experience at Nestlé Health Science Before Ethos Pet Brands, Gopalakrishnan was General Manager – Direct to Consumer (DTC) & Omni Channel Health & Nutrition Brands at Nestlé Health Science. He held the position from October 2023 to August 2025, working across direct-to-consumer and…

Ram Gopalakrishnan has joined Vadilal International Business as Chief Executive Officer, taking on the top leadership role at the company.

Gopalakrishnan announced the move in a LinkedIn post, sharing that he had started a new position as Chief Executive Officer at Vadilal International Business.

Move to Vadilal International Business

Gopalakrishnan joins Vadilal International Business after a brief stint at Ethos Pet Brands, where he served as Chief Growth Officer from June to August 2026. Before taking on that position, he was the company’s Chief Digital and eCommerce Officer.

His latest appointment adds another leadership role to a career spanning consumer businesses, digital commerce, marketing and commercial functions.

Experience at Nestlé Health Science

Before Ethos Pet Brands, Gopalakrishnan was General Manager – Direct to Consumer (DTC) & Omni Channel Health & Nutrition Brands at Nestlé Health Science.

He held the position from October 2023 to August 2025, working across direct-to-consumer and omnichannel business operations within the health and nutrition category.

Leadership Across Clorox and P&G

Gopalakrishnan has also held leadership roles at The Clorox Company and Procter & Gamble.

His experience across these organisations includes marketing, eCommerce, brand management and commercial functions, giving him exposure to both brand-building and digital-led business operations.

Earlier Career at Unilever, Intel and Micron

Earlier in his career, Gopalakrishnan worked at Unilever as Assistant Brand Manager – Vaseline Skin Care.

He began his professional career in engineering roles at Intel Corporation and Micron Technology, before moving into consumer marketing, eCommerce and commercial leadership.

New Leadership Chapter

With experience spanning technology, consumer goods, digital commerce and brand management, Gopalakrishnan now takes on the CEO role at Vadilal International Business. His appointment marks the latest step in a career that has moved across engineering, marketing, digital and broader business leadership.