Shiv Shivakumar is one of India’s most respected corporate leaders, known for his remarkable career spanning over three decades across FMCG, telecom, and consumer sectors. Currently the Operating Partner at Advent International (a global private equity firm), Shiv has previously held top leadership roles at Hindustan Unilever, Nokia, and PepsiCo, where he served as Chairman and CEO for South Asia.

An alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Calcutta, Shiv is celebrated for his strategic thinking, crisis leadership, and transformative management style. During his tenure, he has led billion-dollar businesses, turned around global brands in emerging markets, and championed innovation, talent development, and digital transformation.

A prolific public speaker and author, Shiv is known for his clarity of thought, authentic leadership insights, and practical wisdom on navigating change. His books—including The Right Choice: Resolving 10 Career Dilemmas for Extraordinary Success—are widely read by aspiring professionals and industry leaders alike.

He serves on several advisory boards and is a mentor to numerous startups and C-suite executives. Shiv is also a regular at business schools, industry forums, and global leadership conferences, where he shares sharp, experience-rich lessons on strategy, execution, and the future of leadership.