Colgate-Palmolive Promotes Prabha Narasimhan to Executive Vice President Marketing – APAC
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Colgate-Palmolive has announced a significant leadership transition within its Asia-Pacific division, elevating Prabha Narasimhan to Executive Vice President – Marketing for the region. The appointment takes effect from September 28, 2026, following her four-year tenure as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Colgate-Palmolive India.
Narasimhan’s promotion recognizes her track record in driving transformative growth across multiple categories and geographies. During her leadership of the India business since September 2022, she reinforced the company’s market dominance in oral care while expanding into adjacent personal care segments. Her nearly 25 years of experience spans customer development, consumer marketing, and innovation across home care, food, personal care, and skincare categories.
In her new APAC role, Narasimhan will oversee marketing strategy and brand development across the broader Asia-Pacific markets, leveraging her cross-regional expertise to drive category growth and brand building initiatives. The move positions her to influence marketing direction for one of Colgate-Palmolive’s fastest-growing regions.finance.
Manish Anandani has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO for Colgate-Palmolive India, effective September 28, 2026. Anandani brings over 30 years of business experience, having previously worked at Colgate-Palmolive for more than a decade before joining Kenvue (formerly Johnson & Johnson’s consumer health division). He is recognized for expertise in enterprise strategy, digital and e-commerce transformation, and market expansion.
The leadership change reflects Colgate-Palmolive’s commitment to nurturing internal talent while preparing for its next growth phase in India and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The board has approved Anandani’s five-year term, subject to shareholder approval.
