Former Dr Reddy’s executive joins Wild Stone maker McNROE
Anirudh Pandharkar has taken over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of McNROE Consumer Products, a Kolkata-based fast-moving consumer goods company known for men’s grooming brand Wild Stone, according to an update on his LinkedIn profile.
Pandharkar joins McNROE after spending more than six years at Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, where he most recently served as Cluster Head – Acute 2. In that role, he managed profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities across multiple business segments, including Dermatology, Oral Care, Cough, Cold & Allergy, Over-the-Counter products, and the company’s India e-commerce business.
Before Dr Reddy’s, Pandharkar held senior marketing roles across consumer goods and durables companies. He served as Head of Marketing at VIP Industries Limited and earlier worked at Dabur India Limited, where his roles included Deputy General Manager – Marketing, Senior Marketing Manager, and Group Product Manager. He has also worked with Zydus Cadila, The Himalaya Drug Company, and Pidilite Industries.
Founded in 1986 by Narendra Kumar Daga, McNROE Consumer Products operates a portfolio of personal care and hygiene brands. Its flagship brand, Wild Stone, spans categories including deodorants, fragrances, soaps, shaving products and grooming solutions. The company’s other brands include women’s fragrance label Secret Temptation, talcum powder brand Heaven’s Garden and hygiene-focused brand KNOX.
Pandharkar brings more than two decades of experience across pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and consumer durables to the role.
