NPI Appoints Former Walmart Sourcing Exec Hemant Agrahari as President

Nutritional Products International (NPI), a Boca Raton-based global brand management and distribution firm, has named former Walmart executive Hemant Agrahari as its new President. Agrahari joins NPI after serving as Director of Sourcing at Walmart’s Bentonville headquarters, where he worked within the retailer’s Health & Wellness sourcing organization. In his new role, Agrahari will lead NPI’s retail strategy and brand onboarding, helping domestic and international health and wellness brands prepare for retail opportunities and secure placement with leading U.S. retailers. NPI Founder and CEO Mitch Gould will continue to oversee long-term strategic direction and retail industry relationships, working alongside Agrahari to expand the company’s reach and capabilities.

“I’ve known Hemant for some time now, and I’m very excited for him to join Nutritional Products International and take our company to the next level,” said Gould. “He spent years on the buy side at Walmart headquarters, and he knows exactly what a buyer needs to see. That perspective is going to be a tremendous advantage for every brand we represent.” Agrahari brings over 15 years of experience across pharmaceutical, health and wellness, and mass-retail sourcing. At Walmart, he rose from Senior Manager of Health & Wellness Sourcing to Director of Sourcing, evaluating suppliers, negotiating programs, and shaping how nutritional products reach store shelves. Before Walmart, he spent five years at Accenture advising on sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategy, and began his career at pharmaceutical companies including Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Hikal Ltd, and Novartis Healthcare. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi.

“I’ve seen thousands of brands come across a buyer’s desk, and the ones that succeed are the ones that arrive prepared,” said Agrahari. “NPI has spent decades getting brands ready for retail and getting them on the shelf. I’m excited to join Mitch and the team and help our clients grow at Walmart and across every major retail channel.” NPI’s Evolution of Distribution® model provides brands a single outsourced team for sales, retail distribution, logistics, regulatory support, Amazon, and marketing, built on experience with major U.S. retailers such as Walmart, Costco, GNC, CVS, Walgreens, Amazon, and Vitamin Shoppe. Agrahari’s appointment strengthens NPI’s leadership by adding direct retail sourcing experience to its established expertise in helping consumer brands navigate the U.S. marketplace. For more information, visit Nutritional Products International.