Anil Viswanathan
Vice President & Managing Director, Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam
Anil Viswanathan is Vice President and Managing Director of Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam. Anil is responsible for driving the Vietnam business while also being part of the SEA Leadership team. He has assumed this position from Sep 1, 2022. In the past 2 years, Anil has taken forward the Mondelez 2030 strategy in the country with Mondelez receiving external recognition in multiple forums for excellence in Growth, Marketing, Operations, Sustainability and Culture. Anil has been an active member representing Mondelez in AmCham, PRO, USABC VN, MMA and other executive networks.
Prior to this, Anil was the CMO at Mondelez India Foods Private Ltd. Anil was a part of the India BU Leadership Team and was responsible to drive a consolidated Snacking strategy with holistic management of all marketing levers, that included Insights, Analytics, Equity, Innovation and Activation, in line with Mondelez International’s “Local first, but not Local only”; approach to business. Anil also led the Consumer Digital practice for the business where he worked closely with the BU & Global technology teams in driving the digital transformation agenda for the business. In these years, Anil drove marketing and creative excellence with his teams & partner networks to create some of the most popular brand campaigns that won at multiple platforms like Effies India, Effies APAC, D&AD, One Show, MMA Smarties, IBLA etc. Most prominently at Cannes 2022 where the work on Cadbury Celebrations won India’s first ever Titanium Cannes Lion along with multiple other Cannes Lions. For his work, Anil has received the CMO of the year award in India at several ad forums.
Anil joined Mondelez India in May 2000 as a management trainee and has spent more than two decades in the company, across a variety of roles including Sales, Brand & Category marketing, Strategy and New Business Development. Over the last 20+ years, he has acquired several functional and shaping experiences across categories (Chocolates, Biscuits), functions (Sales, Marketing & Strategy) and geographies before returning to India in 2017. Anil was also a part of the Global Chocolate Team driving chocolate innovation based out of Zurich, Switzerland.
Anil holds an MBA in Marketing & Finance from IIM, Calcutta and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT, Madras. He is married to Sangeetha, who works in the Non-Profit sector and they have a 15-year-old daughter, Suhasini.
Statement of Interest
I am honored to express my interest in serving as a member of the Board of Governors of AmCham HCMC for the term 2024-2026. AmCham Vietnam stands as one of the most influential, strategic, and dynamic business associations in the country, playing a crucial role in driving innovation, fostering sustainable growth, and empowering its members to succeed. I believe that my experience and commitment can significantly contribute to the mission of AmCham.
My interest in joining the Board is driven by a desire to further enhance AmCham’s efforts in collaborating with the Vietnamese government to shape policies that benefit not only American businesses but also the broader business community in Vietnam. Furthermore, I envision a Board that not only addresses the immediate needs of our members but also anticipates future challenges and opportunities. By leveraging my background in FMCG industry, I aim to contribute to strategic initiatives that will enhance our influence and effectiveness in the region.
In the past two years, I have been active in multiple associations in the country and found opportunity to work with and influence key stakeholders on important matters like EPR, Sustainability, People policies, communities and culture etc. This has inspired me to play a more active role for an influential association like AmCham which has the access to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels to address the business climate in a holistic way.
In my personal capacity, I am active in the local communities and through my passion to travel and to learn new languages and cultures, I have enjoyed building connections in this country. I believe my energy and passion can bring innovative solutions, fresh perspectives and dedicated service to the Board of Governors.
I am committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement within our community, ensuring that every member's voice is heard and valued. Together, we can create innovative solutions and drive the success of our organizations.
With your vote, I will help propel AmCham Ho Chi Minh towards a more successful and effective future for the association and for each of its members.
