Paper Boat maker Hector Beverages appoints Sharath Kumar as AVP Marketing – Platform Head
Prior to this, Sharath Kumar was with Zepto as Director
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Published: Oct 29, 2026 11:08 AM | 2 min read
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- Hector Beverages, the parent company of Paper Boat, has appointed Sharath Kumar as AVP Marketing – Platform Head, as announced via LinkedIn.
- Sharath Kumar has 8 years of experience in marketing and brand management, having worked with companies like Zepto and Dabur India.
- At Zepto, he served as Director, leading category growth in chocolates, biscuits, and confectionery through strategic initiatives.
- The company emphasized that Kumar's expertise in consumer insights and commercial strategy will enhance their marketing efforts and drive sustainable growth.
Paper Boat's parent company Hector Beverages has appointed Sharath Kumar as AVP Marketing – Platform Head. The company announced the appointment through a LinkedIn post.
"We’re thrilled to welcome Sharath Kumar as our new AVP Marketing – Platform Head at Hector Beverages! Here’s to building stronger brands, creating meaningful consumer connections, and unlocking new possibilities for growth, together", the LinkedIn post read.
With 8 years of experience across leading organizations including Zepto and Dabur India, Sharath brings a strong blend of category management, brand building, sales, and marketing expertise. His experience across both fast-paced digital commerce and established FMCG businesses gives him a valuable perspective on driving growth, understanding consumer needs, and building successful categories.,
Prior to this, he was with Zepto for over 2 years where he led large categories across chocolates, biscuits, bakery, and confectionery, driving growth through strategic pricing, promotions, and category development. He last held the role of Director at the company.
At Dabur India, he played a key role in growing the foods portfolio, building new categories, strengthening distribution, and executing go-to-market strategies that delivered tangible business results.
"His ability to connect consumer insights with commercial strategy, identify emerging opportunities, and translate them into impactful marketing initiatives will be a valuable addition to our team. His experience in building brands, driving innovation, and aligning marketing strategies with business objectives will bring fresh perspectives to how we strengthen our platform, build deeper consumer connections, and create greater value for our brands. As we continue to grow our portfolio and deepen our connection with consumers, Sharath’s cross-functional experience and understanding of both brand building and business performance will be instrumental in shaping our marketing priorities, unlocking new growth opportunities, and driving sustainable business impact", the post added.
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