Anu Desikan

Anu Desikan has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Anu is currently employed as the Senior Brand Manager, Innovation, GUM Oral Care at Sunstar Americas, Inc. Their responsibilities include leading the innovation for the GUM Oral Care brand.

Prior to their current position, Anu worked as an Advisor to the Board and Chair at the Basel Children's Trust from 2016 to 2019. During this time, they provided guidance and leadership to the organization.

From 2012 to 2016, Anu served as the Global Marketing Manager, Personal Care at Clariant. Their role involved developing marketing strategies, conducting market research, and overseeing new product launches. Anu successfully rebranded the global Personal Care business, resulting in increased market awareness.

Before joining Clariant, Anu worked as a Brand Manager | Sustainability at Marcal Manufacturing, LLC from 2009 to 2011. Anu was responsible for managing the P&L of eco-friendly recycled paper brands and developing marketing strategies.

Anu gained experience as an Associate Brand Manager, OTC Products at Novartis Consumer Health from 2007 to 2009. Their role involved product development, innovation pipeline management, and business analysis.

From 2005 to 2007, Anu worked as a Hair & Skin Care Marketing Manager, Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals at The Lubrizol Corporation. Anu played a critical role in defining skin care market strategies and tracking global consumer trends.

Anu's work experience also includes a role as a Product Manager, Respiratory Products at Invacare Corporation from 2004 to 2005. Anu managed the P&L for oxygen delivery product lines and successfully launched new products to the market.

Prior to their role at Invacare Corporation, Anu worked at Procter & Gamble for several years. As a Senior Manager, Product Development in the Global Baby Care Business (Pampers brand), they were involved in all stages of product development. Anu conducted consumer research and led new product launches.

In summary, Anu Desikan possesses a diverse range of experience in brand and product management, marketing strategy, consumer research, and new product development across multiple industries.

Anu Desikan completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University. Following this, from 1999 to 2002, Anu pursued an MBA from Xavier University's Williams College of Business.