Management Change21 Aug 2026, 08:59 am
Colgate Palmolive India Appoints Manish Anandani as New MD & CEO
AI Summary
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd announced a significant management change following a Board Meeting on August 21, 2026. Ms. Prabha Narasimhan has resigned as Managing Director and CEO, effective September 27, 2026, to take on a new role as Executive Vice President - Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division at Colgate-Palmolive. The Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani as the new Managing Director and CEO for a term of five years, commencing September 28, 2026. This appointment is subject to shareholder and statutory approvals. Mr. Anandani brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Kenvue and previously at Colgate-Palmolive.
Key Highlights
- Prabha Narasimhan resigns as MD & CEO effective Sept 27, 2026.
- Manish Anandani appointed as new MD & CEO for 5 years.
- Appointment effective September 28, 2026, subject to approvals.
- Anandani has 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and management.
- Narasimhan promoted to EVP - Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division.
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