Vijay Uttarwar is a seasoned entrepreneur with diverse experience in software and consumer products. He is the Founder and CEO of Naturell India Pvt. Ltd., a company focused on promoting healthier lifestyles through nature-based products. Under his leadership, Naturell India pioneered the nutrition and protein snacks category in India, becoming the country’s leading protein company. The flagship brand, Max Protein, offers a wide range of protein-rich snacks, including bars, cookies, chips, peanut butter, granola, and more.

Vijay Uttarwar holds an M.Sc. in Agronomy from PKV Nagpur and an M.S. in Computer Science from the Florida Institute of Technology, USA. A Sloan Fellow from London Business School, he served on its Asia Regional Advisory Board. Vijay Uttarwar is committed to improving the economies of small towns in India and mentors budding entrepreneurs as a Charter Member of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE).