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Management Change21 Aug 2026, 09:04 am

Colgate Palmolive India MD & CEO Prabha Narasimhan Resigns

AI Summary

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd announced a change in its top leadership. Ms. Prabha Narasimhan has resigned as Managing Director and CEO, effective September 27, 2026, due to her promotion to Executive Vice President - Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division at Colgate-Palmolive. The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani as the new Managing Director and CEO for a term of five years, effective September 28, 2026. This appointment is subject to shareholder and other necessary statutory approvals. Mr. Anandani brings extensive experience from his previous role as Managing Director for India and South Asia at Kenvue (erstwhile Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health) and has prior experience with Colgate-Palmolive.

Key Highlights

  • Prabha Narasimhan resigns as MD & CEO effective Sept 27, 2026.
  • Manish Anandani appointed as new MD & CEO for 5 years.
  • Anandani's appointment effective Sept 28, 2026, subject to approvals.
  • Narasimhan promoted to EVP - Marketing, Asia-Pacific.
  • Anandani has 30 years of experience, including leadership at Kenvue.