Sudarshan Mazumdar is the Almond Board of California consultant in India. He is responsible for driving the strategy, execution and growth of the almond industry there, which includes developing the marketing strategy and leading the advertising, communication and trade stewardship programs in India.

With more than 30 years of experience in strategy, management and brand building, Sudarshan continues to emphasize the importance of including almonds as an integral part of a healthy diet in India by consistently demonstrating their multiple health benefits through both international nutrition research and a network of credible nutritionists, experts and media.

His experience spans the spectrum of the marketing industry, having worked with some of the leading consumer marketing and advertising agencies in the country. He has a deep understanding of consumer research, advertising, public relations and trade management. Since 1984, Sudarshan has played key roles in various industries ranging from consumer products and automotive to consumer healthcare.

Prior to consulting for the Almond Board, Sudarshan was the director of marketing and corporate communications at Fortis Healthcare Ltd., and his previous employers include GlaxoSmithKline, Rasna, J. Walter Thomson, FCB Ulka and Lowe Lintas. Sudarshan earned an MBA from Faculty of Management Studies in Delhi, one of the top business schools in India, and he holds a master’s degree in physics from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi.