L Catterton appoints Chetan Naik to lead India consumer investing

Based in Mumbai, Naik joins as managing director for India as L Catterton expands its consumer investment platform across beauty, food, fashion, quick commerce and digital businesses.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 12:42 IST · Source Mint · Companies · Updated

L Catterton appointed Chetan Naik managing director for India, based in Mumbai, to expand its consumer investment platform. The firm targets India opportunities across beauty, food, fashion, quick commerce and digital consumer businesses; its portfolio includes Farmley, Haldiram’s, Drools and Jio Platforms.

Why this matters

The appointment follows L Catterton's first dedicated India fund and its focus on healthy snacking and branded foods, extending its India consumer-investment buildout.

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