Nita Kapoor is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and Harvard Business School, with over three decades of executive leadership experience across consumer-facing industries. Her career spans family-owned enterprises and multinational corporations, where she has consistently led strategic transformation, advocacy, and growth initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
- Advocacy & Public Policy: Trade negotiations (India–UK FTA, India–EU FTA), IPR/GI, and state-level excise and regulatory frameworks.
- Corporate & Sectoral Experience: FMCG, Tobacco, Alcobev, Digital Publishing, Angel Investing, Media, Advertising, and Consumer Research.
- Business Strategy & Market Insights: Known for her 'ear to the ground' approach, she has 'walked the market' across 52 cities in India, ensuring deep alignment between strategy and market realities.
Social Impact & Governance
Nita has been actively engaged in the social sector since 2005, leading and supporting impactful initiatives such as:
- GPI Bravery Awards – celebrating acts of courage.
- Amodini – a national women’s empowerment program.
- Muskaan – an NGO dedicated to improving the lives of young adults with intellectual disabilities.
She currently serves as an Independent Director at B-Able Foundation and as a Mentor for young women professionals at Karm Trust.
Entrepreneurial & Leadership Roles
Nita is the Co-founder of Integrated Consulting Services, a boutique consultancy offering two distinct service lines:
- Manufacturing Productivity & Quality Excellence: Building global supply chains and world-class production standards.
- Advocacy, PR & Brand Extensions: Supporting Alcobev and FMCG brands in navigating India’s regulatory and market environments.
Previous Leadership Positions
- CEO, International Spirits & Wines Association of India
- COO, Godfrey Phillips India Ltd.
- Executive Director & Vice President, DDB-Mudra India
- Entrepreneur, Rcube Ventures (sustainable recycled products)