Colgate-Palmolive India Limited appointed Manish Anandani as Managing Director and CEO, effective September 28, 2026. Anandani joins from Kenvue, where he served as the head of the India and South Asia region. He previously held leadership roles at Colgate-Palmolive.
Current MD and CEO Prabha Narasimhan will transition to Executive Vice President - Marketing for the Asia-Pacific Division on September 27, 2026. Narasimhan’s tenure focused on premiumization and digital transformation to accelerate growth in the company's premium portfolio.
The company continues to prioritize e-commerce and premium product strategies within the competitive Indian market. Company shares fell approximately 1% following the leadership announcement.