About

Arvind Uppal is a highly accomplished business leader with over 31 years of experience in the consumer industry. He has held key positions in top management, general management, and marketing across the geographies of Asia Pacific and Europe. Currently, Arvind serves as the Chairman at Whirlpool India, where he has been instrumental in turning around the business. He is recognized as a game changer and has received several accolades during his leadership roles, with an inherent passion to nurture and mentor startups. Arvind's current role is that of a Non-Executive Director at AkzoNobel, where he has created a billion-dollar profitable business in the most competitive region across the globe, comprising the Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands. He has also served as the Global Advisory Council at Chandeler Institute and as an Independent Director at Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited in the past. Arvind's educational background includes a Masters in Business Administration and Management from FMS Delhi, a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and a Program for Executive Development from IMD Switzerland. Apart from his extensive experience in the consumer industry, Arvind also has a strong technical background with experience in Python, Java, Software Engineering, and Redux. Arvind's relevant experience of 34.96 years speaks volumes about his expertise and leadership skills.