About

Kunwar Apoorva Singh is an experienced FMCG supply chain professional with a proven track record in making operations lean, responsive and flexible to support business targets and growth. He is currently working as a Senior Innovations and Technology Manager at Unilever, where he manages innovations for skin cleansing and deodorants. With over 4 years of relevant experience, Kunwar has worked with Unilever in the past as an Engineering Manager. In this role, he led a team of 7 engineering executives and 30 factory employees and implemented several initiatives to improve the company's sustainability and energy management. He successfully implemented Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan, which included 40% green energy, 100% water positivity, and a manufacturing 4.0 energy management system. He also implemented WCM and in-sourced co-packing/job work operations, reducing site overall absolute cost by 6% and energy bill by 12%. Before joining Unilever, Kunwar worked as a Factory Manager at ITC, where he headed a factory complex of 3 personal care factories. He achieved vertical start-up of a new perfume factory and converted a perfume facility to sanitizer manufacturing within a week with technical changes and statutory approvals. He also partnered with the district administration to supply hygiene products to support their COVID-19 preparation. Kunwar holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from IIT and an Executive General Management Program degree from IIM. He also holds a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ). His technical skills include web technologies. Overall, Kunwar is a highly skilled and accomplished FMCG supply chain professional with a strong focus on sustainability and energy management. He is a valuable asset to any organization looking to improve their operations and achieve business growth.