COLGATE-PALMOLIVE INDIA NAMES MANISH ANANDANI AS CEO

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd has appointed Manish Anandani as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Prabha Narasimhan. The leadership transition marks a pivotal moment for the oral care giant as Narasimhan moves into a regional role within Colgate-Palmolive’s global organisation, underscoring the company’s evolving leadership strategy.  

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd has announced the appointment of Manish Anandani as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, signalling a significant leadership transition at one of India’s most prominent consumer goods companies. Anandani steps into the role at a time when Colgate-Palmolive India continues to consolidate its position as the country’s leading oral care brand while expanding its footprint across the broader personal and home care categories.  

Anandani succeeds Prabha Narasimhan, who is set to move into a regional leadership role within Colgate-Palmolive’s global organisation. Narasimhan’s tenure at the helm of Colgate-Palmolive India was marked by a focus on strengthening brand equity, driving innovation in oral care, and deepening consumer engagement in a highly competitive market. Her elevation to a global role reflects the company’s confidence in her ability to contribute to its wider strategic ambitions.  

For Anandani, the appointment represents both a personal milestone and a professional challenge. His leadership will be critical in navigating the evolving consumer landscape in India, where shifts in lifestyle, digital adoption, and health-conscious behaviour are reshaping demand patterns. As CEO, he will be tasked with balancing the company’s legacy in oral care with the need to diversify and innovate across adjacent categories, ensuring Colgate-Palmolive India remains relevant to a new generation of consumers.