After nearly two decades at Colgate-Palmolive, Parekh moves from regional marketing leadership in APAC to head marketing at the India business
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Akash Parekh: All you need to know about Colgate-Palmolive India’s next Marketing Chief
Colgate-Palmolive names Akash Parekh as EVP - Marketing
He will succeed Gunjit Jain
Colgate-Palmolive appoints Ron Burrage as VP, Global Brand Design & Experience
Before this appointment, Burrage was associated with goDutch
Colgate-Palmolive Q2 profit rises 4% as company steps up advertising investments
Net sales grew 12% to ₹1,691 crore, while the oral-care major said it had increased spending on brand building and premiumisation during the September...
Gunjit Jain steps down as Executive Vice President, Marketing, at Colgate-Palmolive India
Jain was associated with Colgate-Palmolive for over 18 years; Akash Parekh to take charge from Dec
Early FY27 results point to higher ad spends amid cost pressures
Nestlé India, Marico, Colgate-Palmolive, Dabur and Polycab have reported higher advertising outlays; this comes at a time when consumer goods companie...
Outsource machinery, not consumer: What does it take for legacy brands to go the D2C way
Industry experts say D2C specialists can accelerate execution, but the brand must continue to own the consumer & data, retain ownership of the proposi...
Why FMCG giants are betting big on D2C
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan, Independent Communication Consultant & Author, explores how FMCGs are embracing digital commerce, quick commerce,...
Festive ad spends rise as consumer brands bet on resilient demand
Brands are gearing up for the festive rush with sharper offers, hyper-local campaigns and regional activations, as mass media and digital spends are e...
Colgate shifts 60% of advertising spend to digital as brand investments rise
The company has been increasing marketing support as it looks to drive category growth, premiumisation and consumer adoption of newer products
FMCG's corner office turns into a revolving door for CEOs
In 13 months, nearly every marquee FMCG name has changed its chief executive; experts attribute this to a slowing consumption engine, impatient shareh...
The changing face of FMCG leadership: Inside India’s latest CEO reshuffle
The latest CEO transitions indicate a sector increasingly looking for leaders who can navigate growth, premiumisation and changing consumer behaviour
Prabha Narasimhan elevated to EVP - Marketing, APAC at Colgate-Palmolive
Prabha Narasimhan currently serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Colgate-Palmolive's India business
Colgate-Palmolive appoints Manish Anandani as MD & CEO for India
Prabha Narasimhan elevated to EVP- Marketing, APAC
Colgate-Palmolive India partners Bombay Shaving Company for Palmolive’s D2C growth
Bombay Shaving Company will take charge of Palmolive’s consumer-facing advertising and customer relationships across e-commerce and D2C channels
FMCG giants turn up advertising heat as competition intensifies
Marico, HUL, Britannia, Dabur and Colgate increased brand investments in FY26 as they sought to defend market share, strengthen premiumisation and sta...
Colgate’s ad spends up 34% in Q1FY27
The spends stood at ₹251.9 crore during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to ₹188.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last year
Marketers say instinct still wins the breakthrough, even in the age of AI
At e4m TechManch 2026, brand heads discussed that while algorithms can optimise speed, efficiency & scale, breakthrough ideas, emotional resonance & b...
Leadership Timeline
12 Updates
Dec 2026
Latest
Akash Parekh — EVP - Marketing (appointment)
Akash Parekh has been appointed as Executive Vice President – Marketing, succeeding Gunjit Jain.
Dec 2026
Akash Parekh — Executive Vice President, Marketing (appointment)
Akash Parekh will take over as Executive Vice President, Marketing, at Colgate-Palmolive (India) from December 1, 2026, succeeding Gunjit Ja...
Nov 2026
Gunjit Jain — Executive Vice President, Marketing (resignation)
Gunjit Jain steps down after more than 18 years at Colgate-Palmolive India.
Sep 2026
Manish Anandani — MD & CEO (appointment)
Appointment of Manish Anandani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for Colgate-Palmolive India.
Sep 2026
Manish Anandani — MD & CEO (appointment)
Manish Anandani will succeed Prabha Narasimhan as MD & CEO.
Sep 2026
Manish Anandani — MD & CEO (appointment)
Manish Anandani will succeed Prabha Narasimhan as MD & CEO.
Sep 2026
Prabha Narasimhan — Executive Vice President - Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division (appointment)
Elevated to EVP - Marketing, APAC.
Sep 2026
Prabha Narasimhan — Executive Vice President - Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division (appointment)
Prabha Narasimhan elevated to EVP - Marketing, APAC at Colgate-Palmolive.
Aug 2026
Prabha Narasimhan — EVP–Marketing (elevation)
Prabha Narasimhan is elevated to EVP–Marketing for the Asia-Pacific region.
Oct 2023
Ron Burrage — VP, Global Brand Design & Experience (appointment)
Ron Burrage has joined Colgate-Palmolive as Vice President, Global Brand Design & Experience, Enterprise Oral Care.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
Strategic Advertising Investments
Sep 2026
Colgate-Palmolive stepped up investments in brand building and premiumisation during Q2, focusing on strategic...
Colgate's Strategic Advertising Investments
Sep 2026
Colgate-Palmolive steps up investments in brand building and premiumisation, focusing on strategic advertising...
Colgate MaxFresh Peppermint Ice Summer Campaign
Jun 2026
A summer campaign for Colgate MaxFresh Peppermint Ice, positioning it as a cooling toothpaste for the summer s...
Festive Campaign
Oct 2023
Colgate-Palmolive India increased ad and promotion expenditure 33.7% to ₹252 crore.
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Increased Advertising Spend. Colgate-Palmolive has ramped up its advertising investments, shifting 60% of its spend to digital to support brand growth and premiumisation efforts.
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Financial Growth. The company reported a 4% increase in profit for Q2, with net sales growing by 12% to ₹1,691 crore, indicating strong market performance.
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Leadership Change. Akash Parekh has been appointed as EVP - Marketing, transitioning from regional marketing leadership in APAC to lead the India business.
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Akash Parekh has been appointed as the new EVP of Marketing.
Colgate-Palmolive has shifted 60% of its advertising spend to digital.
Colgate-Palmolive reported net sales of ₹1,691 crore in Q2.
Akash Parekh succeeded Gunjit Jain as EVP of Marketing.
Colgate-Palmolive reported a 4% increase in profit for Q2.
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Colgate-Palmolive has recently appointed Akash Parekh as the new Executive Vice President of Marketing, succeeding Gunjit Jain, who has been with the company for over 18 years. The company reported a 4% rise in Q2 profit, attributed to increased advertising investments and a 12% growth in net sales, as it shifts 60% of its advertising spend to digital platforms to enhance brand visibility and drive premiumisation.
Key Executives
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Akash Parekh
EVP - Marketing
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Ron Burrage
VP, Global Brand Design & Experience
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Gunjit Jain
Former EVP - Marketing