Suresh Narayanan

Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé South Asia, with over 30 years in the FMCG industry, shares insights on digital transformation in business. He discusses how Nestlé rapidly advanced its digital efforts to meet evolving consumer demands. Suresh highlights the role of AI and data analytics in enhancing operations and empowering consumers. He also emphasizes the importance of sustainability and efficiency in manufacturing, alongside the evolution of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer strategies that prioritize a people-centric approach.

Suresh Narayanan, former chairman of Nestlé India with over 35 years in consumer products, shares the dramatic comeback of Maggi noodles in India. He discusses how the brand rebuilt trust after a crisis and soared back to 400,000 tonnes in sales. The conversation covers the impact of GST cuts on consumption, shifts in consumer spending due to inflation, and the importance of digital marketing strategies. Narayanan also emphasizes the need for legacy brands to innovate in a competitive market, especially with Gen Z's evolving tastes.