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Anindya Dasgupta Appointed New Asia-pacific President For Kenvue: A Strategic Move For Johnson & Johnson

By Wei Zhang
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Anindya (Andy) Dasgupta
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Leadership Transition at Kenvue

Kenvue, Johnson & Johnson’s consumer healthcare sector, has appointed Anindya (Andy) Dasgupta as the new group president for the Asia-Pacific region. The appointment is effective as of July 14th.

Mr. Dasgupta will be succeeding Ellie Xie, who will remain for a short period to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.

A Wealth of Experience

Dasgupta’s near thirty-year career in global consumer goods equips him with a plethora of knowledge and skills for his new role. His background includes senior positions at prominent companies such as GSK, PepsiCo, Fonterra, and Imperial Brands.

Kenvue CEO, Thibaut Mongon, praised Dasgupta as a transformational commercial business leader. He commended Dasgupta’s proven skills in commercial strategy, sales, marketing, and business development. Mongon expressed his excitement about Dasgupta’s addition to the leadership team and anticipates his results-driven leadership approach in the Asia Pacific region.

Directing Kenvue’s Asia-Pacific Operations

In his newly assumed position, Dasgupta will manage Kenvue’s fully integrated operations in the Asia-Pacific. His responsibilities will include guiding the company’s regional growth strategy. He will also exploit the rapidly evolving innovation in markets, data, technology, and science to leverage company growth.

Questions & Answers

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What is Anindya Dasgupta’s new role at Kenvue?

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Anindya Dasgupta has been appointed as the new group president for Asia-Pacific at Kenvue, Johnson & Johnson’s consumer healthcare division.

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What are some of the companies Dasgupta has previously worked for?

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Dasgupta has held senior roles at GSK, PepsiCo, Fonterra, and Imperial Brands.

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What will be Dasgupta’s responsibilities in his new role?

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Dasgupta will be responsible for overseeing Kenvue’s fully integrated Asia-Pacific operations, directing the company’s regional growth strategy, and leveraging innovation in markets, data, technology, and science.

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