Prashant Peres is a seasoned consumer goods leader with over two decades of experience across FMCG, food and snacking, with a strong track record of driving business growth, category transformation and organisational leadership. He currently serves as General Manager, India – Mars Snacking, where he leads the combined Mars and Kellanova businesses in India. In this role, he is focused on integrating the businesses, accelerating category growth and creating enduring value for consumers, customers and partners.
Prior to joining Mars, Prashant was Managing Director, South Asia at Kellanova, having previously served as Managing Director, South Asia at Kellogg Company. His career also includes significant leadership roles at Mondelēz International, including President & Managing Director, Indonesia, and Senior Director – Growth for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa. Earlier, he held leadership positions at Unilever, including Regional Vice President – Foods for South Asia.
Prashant brings deep expertise in business strategy, brand building, category development, commercial leadership, innovation and market expansion. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from IIM Calcutta and a Bachelor of Engineering from K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai University.