Sanjaya Mariwala is an industrialist and a true connoisseur of art, food, and travel. Known for his passion for traveling and photography, he has a keen eye for digital art, skillfully capturing striking moments that transform everyday scenes into compelling visual stories. His lens reflects not only his appreciation for life but also his deep commitment to philanthropy, wellbeing, and good health. Whether exploring new travel destinations, enjoying leisurely trips, or spending a day on the golf course, Sanjaya is always eager to document experiences that inspire and uplift.
When he’s not behind the camera, Sanjaya serves as the Executive Chairman and Managing Director of OmniActive Health Technologies Ltd., a leading company in branded Natural APIs and PFIs catering to the nutraceutical, wellness, and dietary supplement industry. He founded the company in 2005 with a vision to advance healthcare, well-being, nutrition, and evidence-based innovation.
Sanjaya was on the panel of the task force created by the Indian Government to bring strategic transformation in the nutraceutical industry. He has previously served as the Chairman of the nutraceutical sub-committee of FICCI and as President of the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Currently, he serves as the President of the Association of Herbal and Nutraceutical Manufacturers of India (AHNMI).
With over 40 years of industry experience, Sanjaya contributes his expertise to the boards of Jayant Agro Organics, Auto Hangar, and VKL Spices—bringing strategic insights across diverse sectors. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad and Stanford University, his well-rounded approach blends business acumen with a passion for the finer things in life, fuelling creativity and enabling meaningful contributions to the community.
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Entrepreneurial Journey
Sanjaya Mariwala’s entrepreneurial story is one of vision, reinvention, and deep-rooted commitment to innovation in natural health and wellness. Born into a heritage built on Indian spice and commodity trading, he made his mark by evolving traditional industry knowledge into futuristic businesses blending nature and science.
Over the decades, Sanjaya evolved from running a family business to developing globally respected businesses in botanical ingredients and nutraceuticals. A saga of career milestones that illustrate an unusual blend of technical knowledge, strategic planning, and policy-level intervention, establishing him as India’s pioneer of the wellness and health economy.
1984 – Joined (Botanical Extracts Division) of Bombay Oil Industries
The Mariwala family, originally spice traders, established Bombay Oil Industries Limited (BOIL). The company was built on their expertise in the commodities and spice trade, with manufacturing units in Mumbai and Kerala. During the 1980s, the business was divided among family members, with Sanjaya Mariwala leading the Botanical Extracts Division, which later evolved into Kancor Ingredients.
1985 - CEO and Managing Director, Kancor Ingredients Limited
Sanjaya Mariwala became CEO and Managing Director of Kancor Ingredients Limited. Kancor was a pioneer in natural food ingredients and extracts that later expanded into global markets.
2004 – OmniActive Health Technologies (OmniActive) came into existence
Sanjaya founded his own nutraceutical company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of nutritional and active natural ingredients.
2009 Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (Kerala)
Sanjaya chaired the CII Kerala chapter, representing the interests of the state's industrial sector, where the Mariwala family’s spice extraction operations were also based.
2014 - Sold the majority of shares in Kancor Ingredients
The Mariwala family sold a majority stake in Kancor Ingredients to the French company MANE. At the time of the sale, Sanjaya Mariwala was the Managing Director and played a key role in facilitating this strategic partnership, which brought together Kancor’s expertise and MANE’s global scale.
2020 - Founder President, Association of Herbal and Nutraceutical Manufacturers of India (AHNMI)
Sanjaya founded and serves as President of AHNMI, with the aim of positioning India as a global leader in the herbal and nutraceutical sector, building on his family’s legacy in natural ingredients.
2021 - Chairman, Nutraceutical Subcommittee of FICCI
As Chairman of FICCI’s Nutraceutical Subcommittee, Sanjaya Mariwala played a key role in shaping industry standards and policy, underscoring his leadership in India’s nutraceutical sector.
2024 - President, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Sanjaya Mariwala took over as President of the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, one of India’s oldest business chambers, to contribute his expertise to policy advocacy and the development of the Indian corporate community.
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