Mr. Chinmaya Dandekar,

Associate Vice President, Godrej Consumer Products Limited

Chinmaya Dandekar is the Associate Vice President of Global Packaging at Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), where he leads the packaging development and innovation strategy for a diverse portfolio across India, Africa, and Southeast Asia. With a career spanning over two decades, he has established himself as a thought leader in translating consumer insights into functional and sustainable packaging designs for iconic brands like Cinthol, Goodknight, and Godrej No. 1. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Dandekar has been instrumental in driving Godrej’s commitment to the circular economy, specifically focusing on plastic neutrality and the integration of Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) resin into mainstream product lines. His expertise lies in balancing structural engineering with aesthetic premiumization, ensuring that packaging not only protects the product but also enhances the user experience across traditional and e-commerce channels. Under his leadership, GCPL has achieved significant milestones in reducing virgin plastic consumption and pioneering refill-reuse models that align with the company’s “Good & Green” vision for 2025.