Early Life and Education
Amit Burman, the fifth-generation scion of the Burman family, was born in Calcutta. He received his education at St. Columba's School in Delhi. His father, Gyan Chand Burman, headed Dabur. Amit pursued higher education in the US, studying industrial engineering at Lehigh University and later earning an MBA from the University of Cambridge and a M.Sc. degree in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University.
Rise to Success
Amit Burman began his career in Dabur's industrial engineering department. He gained valuable experience at Colgate Palmolive, New York, where he worked in the Manufacturing Strategy Department. He was instrumental in leading Dabur's foray into the processed foods business, spearheading the launch of packaged fruit juices under the brand Real. He has been credited with expanding Dabur's global footprint and diversifying its product offerings. Amit Burman also served as the chairman of Dabur India Ltd.
Key Business Strategies
Amit Burman focused on driving Dabur's growth through strategic initiatives. He spearheaded Dabur's expansion into the packaged foods sector, which proved to be a significant diversification for the company. He also invested in other privately held businesses like Lite Bite Foods. Burman resigned as non-executive chairman in August 2022 and is now a non-executive director on the board. His strategic initiatives have helped Dabur stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Amit is currently the Chairman of Lite Bite Foods Pvt Ltd.
Philanthropy
Dabur, the company associated with Amit Burman, has a non-profit organization called Dabur’s Sustainable Development Society (Sundesh), which carries out welfare activities. Specific amounts or details of Amit Burman's personal philanthropy are not readily available from search results. However, his involvement in Dabur reflects a commitment to contributing to societal well-being.