Ananta Capital - CEO In The Making Program Associate (3-6 yrs)

Role Overview:

About US:

A group of brands with beauty & wellness at their core, The Group comprises customer-first brands that bring beauty, health, and wellness to all parts of the country and the world. Founded in 2024, the Guardian Group is helmed by Ananta Capital, a Mumbai-based venture capital firm. With skincare, perfumes, health and wellness products, pharmacies, and beverages under its portfolio, the group aims to simplify the lives of consumers as a new-age FMCG company.

1. BellaVita is a fragrance-forward brand that creates world-class luxury perfumes, bath and body products, and skincare that feel good and smell even better.

2. Bevzilla launched in 2020, we are redefining on-the-go beverages with our Instant Coffee & Milkshake Cubes sweetened with Date Palm Jaggery.

3. GNC is a leading global health and wellness brand that is devoted to helping consumers Live Well. GNC product categories include protein, performance, weight management, vitamins, herbs, and wellness supplements. GNC partners with Guardian Healthcare, the master franchise partner for GNC in India, to lead the expansion of the GNC brand in the country.

4. Guardian Pharmacy is an offline retail chain that provides a wide range of pharmaceutical products and services. It offers a wide selection of medicines, health and beauty products, and other health-related items.

5. HipHop Skincare philosophy centres on the pursuit of pristine, healthy skin by eliminating impurities. Each product in the range is meticulously crafted with premium ingredients such as Charcoal, Argan Oil, and Aloe Vera, sourced with utmost care to ensure unparalleled quality.

6. BetterAlt Where tradition meets innovation! We offer the finest Ayurvedic solutions tailored for today's modern challenges. Our natural, holistic remedies are crafted to enhance your well-being, combining ancient wisdom with contemporary needs.

The CEO in the Making Program at Ananta Capital is an exclusive and dynamic initiative designed to fast-track top-tier talent into future CEO roles within our portfolio companies. This 24-36-month program offers high-potential individuals the opportunity to work across diverse business functions, gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the inner workings of a digital-first, rapidly growing business environment.

Participants will undergo three rotational stints across core functions such as Digital Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain & Operations, Finance, and others. This program is tailored to groom visionary leaders who can drive growth and innovation across current and future buyout ventures.

Key Responsibilities and Opportunities:

1. Rotational Operating Stints

- Take on three immersive rotations across various business units, including Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain & Operations, Finance, and more.

- Collaborate closely with department heads to tackle key challenges and drive measurable growth within portfolio companies.

2. Operational Immersion

- Dive deep into the daily operations of a fast-growing digital-first business, gaining invaluable insights into organizational dynamics and problem-solving.

- Understand the nuances of building operational excellence and scaling businesses in highly competitive markets.

3. Strategic Initiatives

- Design and execute strategic roadmaps for transformational projects, working with cross-functional teams and external partners.

- Take ownership of critical deliverables, leveraging data-driven insights to make informed business decisions.

4. Innovation and Impact

- Contribute innovative ideas and strategies to solve complex challenges, exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation.

- Witness the direct impact of your contributions on the success and scaling of our brands.

What Makes You a Fit: -

1. Strategic and Entrepreneurial Mindset

- A forward-thinking, problem-solving leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces challenges with creativity.

2. Versatility and Agility

- Comfortable working across multiple business functions and adapting to evolving priorities in a dynamic ecosystem.

3. Proven Track Record

- At least 3-6 years of work experience, preferably e-commerce, D2C, or digital-first environments.

- Candidates with exposure to scaling businesses, strategic growth projects, and leadership roles-Ex-D2C founders will have an added advantage.

4. Educational Background

- Engineering or Management Degree from (IIM, ISB, IITs, or Tier 1/ colleges).