Arpan Dastidar

Arpan Dastidar is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in the consumer packaged goods sector. Currently serving as the Marketing Lead for Tropical Industries International since March 2023, Arpan focuses on building the B2C business in India's packaged snacks category. Prior roles include Lead Marketing and Consumer Insights at Cargill, where responsibilities encompassed the B2B Food and Nutrition market, and Marketing Manager at Givaudan, driving brand development for major FMCG organizations. Arpan has also contributed as a Senior Council Member at GLG and a freelance consultant for Third Bridge Group, providing expertise to start-ups and investors. Education includes an MBA in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management and a B.Sc in Statistics from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.