100 years in India & it’s been a long eventful run for GSK. Generations have grown up on Farex (it has long changed hands) and its amoxy-clav combo, which made its debut in the 80s, still leads the brands league table in India. GSK India chief Bhushan Akshikar reflects on the company’s history, what’s kept it relevant, some bold bets made along the way, how it has contemporized brands, efforts on new category creation, the Amazon like model for #vaccine ordering and much more. “There are no old or new brands, only old minds. We look at every single brand/asset, as a trust mark/a signature of quality,” Akshikar declared. What about the reversal in rankings from when MNCs ruled the roost pre 1970 to now where Indian companies lead the rankings? He has an interesting take on that too & the new temples of industry. Plus, GSK dominated the market for > than 75 yrs, he underlines. PS: Still remember some of the GSK AGMs of yore & the doyens at the helm over the yrs – H Dharajgir, V Thyagarajan, HR Khusrokhan, S Kalyanasundaram .........& more recently A Vaidheesh, S Venkatesh. Citeline Commercial
Proud to have worked in Smith Kline part of GSK for 24 years. Always cherish the great learning environment and experience of launching and promoting great products especially my contribution in approval and initial launch of today's number 1 product of IPM. The culture of effective communication in product promotion led to successful brand building . Am sure that the same culture is continuing.
I read with great interest the reflection on GSK’s 100-year journey in India and couldn’t help but feel nostalgic. Having worked at GSK for almost a decade, and with it being my first job, I was thrilled by the energy, exposure, and momentum that GSK fostered. It was a privilege to work alongside such great managers and mentors, and to be part of a company that continually evolves while maintaining its core values of trust and quality.
Out of 100 years,I worked for 10 years with GSK and even after 15 years ,all learnings from this great organization are working magically for me . Special thanks to my boss at that time
Mr J.S.Khambhatta when I joined in 1975!
Great.. Always admirable succes story.
Congratulations Bhushan Akshikar
Congratulations
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3moAs a former Glaxoite, so very proud of the rich legacy of GSK in India.Not only products , it has developed and produced so many outstanding corporate leaders & CXOs to make it a talent powerhouse. Best wishes for continued success.