Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/08/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Current Position | CEO of Parle Agro Private Limited |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Schauna Chauhan
31/03/2026
In a Businessworld interview published on this date, Schauna Chauhan argued that workforce enablement should be treated as economic infrastructure rather than only a social initiative. She called for vocational training aligned with industry demand in manufacturing, supply chains and agri-value chains. She also discussed Parle Agro's approach of building brands such as Frooti, Appy Fizz and Smoodh for Indian consumers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Current Position | CEO of Parle Agro Private Limited |
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| Company Role | Leads Parle Agro, an Indian consumer foods and beverage company headquartered in Mumbai |
| Leadership Scope | Oversees manufacturing, compliance, quality, finance and technical functions |
| Father's Company Role | Prakash Chauhan, Chairman & MD of Parle Agro |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree in International Management | Business School Lausanne, Switzerland |
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Personal Life
| School | Kodaikanal International School, Tamil Nadu |
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| College/University | Business School Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in International Management from Business School Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Playing Tennis, Riding Horse |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 06/12/2004 |
Family
| Father | Prakash Chauhan |
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| Mother | Meera Chauhan |
| Siblings | 2 Sisters - Alisha Chauhan (director of Parle Agro Private Limited) and Nadia Chauhan (JMD and CMO of Parle Agro Private Limited) |
| Spouse | Bikram Saluja (Bollywood actor) |
| Children | Son - Jahaan |
Career
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| Company | Parle Agro Private Limited |
| Position | CEO |
| Joined Family Business | 1999 |
| Became CEO | 2006 |
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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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