Schauna Chauhan, an Indian businesswoman, is the daughter of Prakash Chauhan, the founder of 'Parle Argo.' |
'Parle Argo' is a significant beverage company in India that owns popular brands like Frooti, Appy, LMN, Hippo, and Bailley. |
Having visited her father's company's bottling plant frequently in her childhood, Schauna always aspired to join the family business. |
In 1999, at the age of 22, after graduating from Business School Lausanne, Switzerland, she became an executive director in her father's business. |
By 2006, Schauna had stepped up as the CEO of 'Parle Argo.' |
She enhanced business growth with cost-effective measures, establishing automated plants in Uttarakhand and Mysuru in 2016 and 2018. |
Under Schauna's leadership, the company expanded from seven to thirteen manufacturing units by 2022. |
In addition to overseeing the Mumbai head office, she manages business operations in countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UAE. |
Schauna once mentioned that she would have pursued a career in law if not for joining her father's business. |
Her business role models are her father, Prakash Chauhan, and Warren Buffett. |
Schauna participated in the 'Celebrating Woman of Substance' campaign at the Lakme Fashion Week in 2014. |
She graced the cover of 'CEO Lifestyle' magazine in 2014 and 'Fortune India' magazine's 2018 issue as one of 'The 50 Most Powerful Women in Business.' |