On a steady course to strengthen its leadership team, Fireside Ventures, an early-stage venture fund investing in consumer brands has announced the appointment of Adarsh Menon as Operating Partner.
Menon will be a part of Fireside’s leadership team and serve on the boards of select portfolio companies, providing expert guidance. With over 23 years of experience in sales and marketing, Menon brings a wealth of expertise from his previous leadership roles at Flipkart, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Glaxo SmithKline Consumer Healthcare, etc. His strengths lie in building and leading high-performing teams, mentoring industry leaders, and driving business growth.
Kanwaljit Singh, Founder and Managing Partner, Fireside Ventures said, ‘We are delighted to welcome Adarsh to the leadership team and in the Fireside family. As we continue to grow and evolve as a fund, it’s essential to bring in leaders who share our passion for building sustainable, iconic consumer brands. Adarsh’s impressive track record in scaling businesses, coupled with his deep expertise in FMCG and e-commerce, makes him an invaluable asset to our team and portfolio companies. His appointment reinforces our commitment to supporting entrepreneurs with top-notch expertise, and we’re confident that his mentorship will help our companies navigate the complexities of the consumer landscape.’
‘Fireside has built a strong niche and stature in the ecosystem by living and practicing the value of ‘Good’ – being founder-first and helping brands do good to do well,’ said Adarsh Menon. ‘The track record of building purposeful brands is truly inspiring! I am delighted to join Fireside and be a part of this amazing journey’, he added.