afaqs! Pause -Kiranpreet Kaur, DGM Marketing, Del Monte Foods Private Limited

Kiranpreet Kaur is a dynamic business leader with nearly two decades of business and marketing expertise to her role as DGM Marketing at Del Monte Foods Private Limited. Here’s a little sneak peek into her workday, leadership mantra, and advice to young professionals.

afaqs! Content Team

20 Feb 2026 05:01 IST

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The best part of my job is…

Seeing ideas translate into impact—like helping a legacy category regain momentum by reframing its value story and unlocking new consumption occasions, while building teams that think long-term, not just quarter to quarter.

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My leadership mantra

Clarity before speed. When priorities are clear and teams are trusted, even complex portfolio or pricing challenges can turn into growth opportunities.

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My role model

Indra Nooyi—for combining sharp commercial instincts with purpose. She showed that leaders can drive scale and profitability while staying deeply connected to people, culture, and consumers.

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In an alternate timeline I would have been

A travel and food storyteller—exploring cultures, documenting local cuisines, and telling brand stories rooted in authenticity, craft, and human insight.

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Books/movies/shows I re-read and re-watch

'Start With Why', 'Good to Great', 'Moneyball', and 'Chef’s Table'—all reinforce the power of clear strategy, disciplined execution, and creativity rooted in insight rather than noise.

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A recent ad campaign I liked

Surf Excel’s 'Rang Laaye Sang'—a compelling demonstration of how consistency, emotional truth, and cultural relevance can refresh a legacy platform and deliver enduring brand meaning beyond short-term metrics.

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