The former Adani Airport Holdings executive brings over 35 years of leadership experience across consumer businesses, aviation, media and telecommunications as RPSG looks to expand its FMCG portfolio
The RP-Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG) Group has appointed Harshad Jain as chief executive officer of its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business, effective October 12, 2026, according to an organisational circular issued by the group.
Jain brings more than 35 years of leadership experience across aviation, media and entertainment, consumer businesses and telecommunications. His appointment comes as the diversified conglomerate strengthens its presence in the FMCG sector through packaged snacks and personal care brands.
He will be based at RPSG House and report to Shashwat Goenka, vice-chairman of the group.
Jain Brings Extensive Leadership Experience
Jain has held senior leadership positions across several industries, with expertise spanning profit and loss management, sales and marketing, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and digital transformation.
Most recently, he served in advisory roles on the boards of several companies, supporting strategic growth and business transformation.
Before that, Jain was chief executive officer – Non-Aero at Adani Airport Holdings. His previous stints include senior roles at HT Media, Bharti Airtel, WorldSpace India and PepsiCo India.
He holds a postgraduate diploma in sales and marketing.
Guiltfree Industries Leads RPSG’s FMCG Operations
RPSG operates its FMCG business through Guiltfree Industries (GIL), which markets packaged snacks under the Too Yumm! brand and personal care products under Naturali and Within Beauty.
GIL also holds a 70 per cent stake in Rajkot-based Apricot Foods Pvt Ltd, which markets snacks under the Evita brand.
The group has been expanding its presence across consumer categories, with packaged foods and personal care forming key parts of its FMCG portfolio.
Focus On Portfolio Expansion And Distribution
During 2025-26, Guiltfree Industries expanded its product portfolio across packaged snacks and personal care, strengthened its distribution reach through quick-commerce platforms and increased its international presence.
The company reported a consolidated income of Rs 560.9 crore for the financial year.
Jain’s experience in consumer businesses, sales, marketing and business transformation is expected to be relevant as RPSG develops its FMCG operations and scales its portfolio across categories and distribution channels.
