Mr. Mohit Burman

Mohit Burman is the Chairman of Dabur India Ltd, the world’s largest Ayurvedic and Natural healthcare Company. A 138-year-old Indian consumer goods major, Dabur operates in over 120 countries, providing employment to more than 7,000 people and generating Revenues in excess of Rs 10,800 Crore.

A fifth-generation member of the Burman family, promoters of Dabur India Ltd, Mohit is the driving force behind the family’s foray into several sunrise sectors. He led the family’s acquisition of majority stake in dry cell battery maker Eveready Industries, and Punjab Tractors Limited, which was later sold off to M&M. He was also instrumental in the Burman family’s entry into the Life Insurance sector in a joint venture with Aviva Plc.

A sports enthusiast, Mr. Burman is also promoter and co-owner of the Indian Premier League cricket team Punjab Kings.

Mohit is a firm believer of conducting business with highest corporate governance standards. He has been helping set and evolve the strategic direction for the various business ventures floated by him and the Burman family, while nurturing the strong professional leadership teams across businesses to drive its execution. He has been actively involved in expanding Dabur India’s presence in the overseas markets and has played a critical role in key acquisitions by Dabur India, both in India and in the overseas markets.

He sits on the Board of several companies, including Aviva India, Punjab Kings, Eveready Industries, Universal Sompo, Dabur India Limited and Burman Hospitality. Previously, he was on the board of Mahindra Forgings, which has now been rechristened Mahindra CIE.

Mohit started his career with Welbeck Property Partnership London and then joined Dabur Finance Ltd. a company specializing in fund and fee-based financial activities.

He is equally active on the social front and is involved in a variety of welfare activities to improve the quality of life of weaker sections of the society. Mohit stays in Delhi and his hobbies include Water Sports, Riding, Theatre and Cricket.