Quick Info

ProfessionBusinesswoman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/08/1977
Age48 years
BirthplaceMumbai

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Bio/Wiki

Current PositionCEO of Parle Agro Private Limited

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor's degree in International ManagementBusiness School Lausanne, Switzerland

Personal Life

SchoolKodaikanal International School, Tamil Nadu
College/UniversityBusiness School Lausanne, Switzerland
Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in International Management from Business School Lausanne, Switzerland
HobbiesSwimming, Playing Tennis, Riding Horse

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date6 December 2004

Family

FatherPrakash Chauhan
MotherMeera Chauhan
Siblings2 Sisters - Alisha Chauhan (director of Parle Agro Private Limited) and Nadia Chauhan (JMD and CMO of Parle Agro Private Limited)
SpouseBikram Saluja
ChildrenSon - Jahaan

Career

Awards & Achievement
  • Listed on the list of the '30 Most Powerful Women' by Business Today magazine in 2010
  • Listed on the list of '40 Under Forty India's Hottest Business Leaders' by The Economic Times in 2014
  • Listed on the list of 'Mumbai's Fifty Young Stars' by Hindustan Times in 2014
  • 'India's Most Influential Woman Entrepreneur' award by White Page International in 2017
  • 'Most Powerful Women in Business' award by Business Today in 2023
CompanyParle Agro Private Limited
PositionCEO
Joined Family Business1999
Became CEO2006
Key Achievements
  • Doubled international presence and expanded market reach against major F&B competitors
  • Achieved 96% domestic sourcing of materials, strengthening Indian supply chain capabilities
  • Expanded manufacturing units from 7 to 13 by 2022
  • Established automated plants in Uttarakhand (2016) and Mysuru (2018)
  • Extended business operations to USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and UAE

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Schauna Chauhan, an Indian businesswoman, is the daughter of Prakash Chauhan, the founder of 'Parle Argo.'
2. 'Parle Argo' is a significant beverage company in India that owns popular brands like Frooti, Appy, LMN, Hippo, and Bailley.
3. Having visited her father's company's bottling plant frequently in her childhood, Schauna always aspired to join the family business.
4. In 1999, at the age of 22, after graduating from Business School Lausanne, Switzerland, she became an executive director in her father's business.
5. By 2006, Schauna had stepped up as the CEO of 'Parle Argo.'
6. She enhanced business growth with cost-effective measures, establishing automated plants in Uttarakhand and Mysuru in 2016 and 2018.
7. Under Schauna's leadership, the company expanded from seven to thirteen manufacturing units by 2022.
8. In addition to overseeing the Mumbai head office, she manages business operations in countries like the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UAE.
9. Schauna once mentioned that she would have pursued a career in law if not for joining her father's business.
10. Her business role models are her father, Prakash Chauhan, and Warren Buffett.
11. Schauna participated in the 'Celebrating Woman of Substance' campaign at the Lakme Fashion Week in 2014.
12. 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.'
13. 'Parle Agro' is a significant beverage company in India that owns popular brands like Frooti, Appy, LMN, Hippo, and Bailley.
14. She is a hands-on mother and balances her high-profile corporate responsibilities with family life.
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