Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced a significant leadership transition. Effective September 28, 2026, Mr. Manish Anandani will take over as the new Managing Director & CEO. This follows the resignation of Ms. Prabha Narasimhan, who has been promoted to Executive Vice President – Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division. The appointment is for a term of five years and is subject to shareholder and statutory approvals.
Leadership Transition at Colgate-Palmolive (India)
The Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, at a meeting held on August 21, 2026, has approved key changes in its top leadership. The company announced the appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
New MD & CEO Appointed
Mr. Manish Anandani‘s appointment is effective from September 28, 2026, and he will serve in this capacity for a term of five years, concluding on September 27, 2031. This appointment is contingent upon the approval of the company’s shareholders and other applicable statutory approvals. Mr. Anandani brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a career spanning over 30 years in sales, marketing, and general management, including leadership positions at Kenvue (formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health) and a previous tenure at Colgate-Palmolive.
Resignation of Current MD & CEO
The transition occurs as Ms. Prabha Narasimhan steps down from her role as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective close of business on September 27, 2026. Ms. Narasimhan has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President – Marketing for the Asia-Pacific Division of Colgate-Palmolive. Her resignation and subsequent promotion were also noted by the Board.
Brief Profile of Mr. Manish Anandani
Mr. Manish Anandani possesses extensive experience in driving enterprise strategy, digital transformation, and market expansion. He has held multiple leadership roles, including Managing Director for India and South Asia at Kenvue, and previously served in various capacities at Colgate-Palmolive from 2005 to 2018. He holds degrees in Electronics and Marketing, along with an Executive MBA in Leadership from the Tuck School of Business, USA. The company confirmed that Mr. Anandani is not debarred from holding the office of Director.
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