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Colgate-Palmolive India names Manish Anandani as new MD & CEO; Prabha Narasimhan elevated to EVP - Marketing, Asia-Pacific

Colgate-Palmolive India has appointed Manish Anandani as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective September 28, 2026, succeeding Prabha Narasimhan, who has been elevated to Executive Vice President – Marketing for the Asia-Pacific Division, effective September 27, 2026.

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Colgate-Palmolive India has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing Manish Anandani as the new Managing Director and CEO, effective September 28, 2026. Anandani, who brings 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, previously served as Managing Director for Kenvue in India and South Asia.26

His predecessor, Prabha Narasimhan, has been elevated to Executive Vice President – Marketing for the Asia-Pacific Division, effective September 27, 2026. During her four-year tenure at Colgate-Palmolive India, Narasimhan led the company through a transformative growth journey, reinforcing its position as the market leader in oral care.13

Under her leadership, the company focused on premiumisation, accelerating premium portfolio growth to five times the pace of the broader market while achieving industry-leading profitability and consistent top-line momentum. Narasimhan also emphasized digital transformation and consumer-centric innovation, driving oral hygiene habits across urban and rural India.

Anandani's extensive background includes 13 years at Colgate-Palmolive, where he rose through various leadership roles, culminating as Worldwide Director in Global Customer Development. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to leverage his expertise in driving growth and innovation within the company.

The Board of Directors expressed confidence in Anandani's ability to lead Colgate-Palmolive India into its next growth phase, building on the strong foundation laid by Narasimhan.

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“Anandani, with 30 years of experience including a prior 13-year stint at Colgate-Palmolive, joins from Kenvue where he was MD for India and South Asia. Narasimhan's four-year tenure saw premium portfolio growth at five times the market pace, with e-commerce delivering high double-digit topline expansion.”
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“Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has been elevated to the role of Executive Vice President – Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division, Colgate-Palmolive, effective close of business hours on 27 September, 2026.”
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“Colgate-Palmolive India Limited announced a leadership transition, with Prabha Narasimhan moving to Executive Vice President – Marketing for the Asia-Pacific Division, effective September 27, 2026.”
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