Saugata Gupta (MD & CEO Marico Industries)

What is this about & How does it work ?

The Young Bombay Forum (YBF), a youth wing of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry has recently launched Shadow the Leader Program which provides individuals an opportunity to spend a day with their favourite leaders by contributing INR 15,000 to a specific page. To spend a day with Saugata Gupta you need to be the first one to contribute INR 15,000 to this page. Only the first person who contributes INR 15,000 will win this chance. The funds contributed will be donated to the charity mentioned below.

Who is Saugata Gupta?

Saugata Gupta has been the Chief Executive Officer of Marico Limited since April 2013 and also has been its Managing Director since March 31, 2014. Mr. Gupta served as the Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Products at Marico Limited. He served as Chief of Marketing of Marico Ltd. He joined Marico Limited in January 2004 as head of Marketing and served as Chief Executive Officer of India business since 2007. He served as the Chief of Marketing and Group Sales at ICICI Prudential and was part of the start up team that was instrumental in establishing ICICI Pru as the largest private sector Insurance firm in the country. He started his career with Cadbury's where he spent 9 years in various roles in Sales and Marketing. His last role was Marketing Manager - Chocolates. Mr. Gupta has 20 years of experience primarily in FMCG sector. He has been a Director of Marico Limited since April 1, 2014. He serves as Director at Marico Bangladesh Limited. Mr. Gupta has an engineering degree from IIT Kharagpur and a Management degree from IIM Bangalore.

What is the Shadow of the Leader program ?

YBF is organizing the “Shadow the Leader Program”, an innovative and unique program for promising entrepreneurs, professionals and management students. The Program is providing them an opportunity to follow a business leader for day/hours and to understand what it takes to succeed in the leader's field of achievement. The Program is purely a philanthropic and learning program and all the net proceeds after all defray expenses will be used for the benefits of the underprivileged children. The Leader will be a guide for one day to the promising entrepreneurs, professionals and management students for business and augment art of giving.The Program serves the dual purpose of mobilizing funds for charity, and also providing promising entrepreneurs, professionals and management students with once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet some of the biggest names in Corporate India

What is YBF?

YBF a youth wing of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry was born on the 172nd Foundation Day of the Chamber in the year 2007. The YBF is the Chamber’s response to the emergence of young leaders in the spheres of business, entertainment and politics.The YBF is working towards VISION of nurturing young leaders in India to become globally competitive and contribute towards nation – building and the MISSION of creating a forum of choice for them to achieve professional excellence and act as change agents for inclusive and sustainable development.

The Young Bombay Forum seeks to harness the energy and leadership potential inherentin its membership by encouraging participation in developmental and leadership activities,offering mentoring opportunities and creating a framework for networking outside industry fora. Any Potential business leaders and individuals below the age of 45 can join YBF.

YBF has constantly worked in three verticals, Leadership Development Group, Social Development Group and Professional Development Group and two years ago 4th vertical Entrepreneurship Development Group was created. YBF has taken up the initiative to launch Shadow the Leader Program to move towards its vision and mission.

Where will the funds raised go ?

The funds raised via this pledge page will be towards Udaan Foundation.

Udaan Foundation's mission is to provide affordable intensive one-to-one Rehabilitation and Training to children and adults with moderate to severe disabilities, especially those induced due to brain damage. Develop and standardize affordable evidence based medical methodologies for reversal of brain damage in disabled children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism. Spread awareness about these newly established medical strategies to enhance the quality of life and level of employability of children with Neurodevelopmental disability, beyond what may be achieved by the best standards of recognized Rehabilitation Techniques.

Other Ways to Support ?

Tweet your support on Twitter, post it on Facebook, use Instagram, Google Plus, Reddit, Carrier pigeon, and/or Pony Express... You get the picture!

Terms & Conditions

All Participants are requested to read the description of the leader and all other terms and conditions   (http://www.bombaychamber.com) before selecting a particular leader.

1. The Program is purely a philanthropic and learning program and the proceeds will be used for the benefit towards education of underprivileged children.

2. Each participant can claim for only three Leaders at most & person can shadow only one leader in the Program

3. The Program format is that the first person to fund the required amount wins and eventually gets to shadow their leader.  

4. The winner will have to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before shadowing the leader, if required by the leader.

5. The winner will not be allowed into board meetings or meetings where confidential information is being shared, unless agreed upon by the leader.

6. The winner will have to make himself / herself available for the shadowing on a day convenient to the leader.

7. The winner will not publish any opinion / video / tweet about the leader, organization or the event.

8. The winner will not be allowed to photograph / film any part of the shadowing without the permission of the leader/ organization.

9. Photographs with the leader will be permitted subject to acceptance from the leader.

10. Organizers are not responsible for any delays or any other issues that may arise for reasons beyond control.

11. The shadow will be at the convenience of the leader and organizers will try to complete the same by March 31, 2016.

12. Winner will need to make necessary travel and stay arrangements for all purposes in connection with this

13. Winner will not approach the leader for any personal requests or favours.

14. The chance of shadowing the leader is with winner and it is not transferable.

15. In case of any discrepancy regarding any matter in connection to this event, the decision of Bombay Chamber of Commerce will be considered as final.

For any more queries please contact- info@ketto.org/sustainability@bombaychamber.com

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