Colgate-Palmolive names Akash Parekh as EVP - Marketing

He will succeed Gunjit Jain

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Published: Oct 23, 2026 11:21 AM  | 1 min read
Akash Parekh Appointed EVP of Marketing at Colgate-Palmolive
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Colgate-Palmolive has appointed Akash Parekh as Executive Vice President – Marketing, effective December 1, 2026.

He will succeed Gunjit Jain, who will step down from the role on November 30, 2026, to pursue a professional growth opportunity outside the company.

Parekh currently serves as Senior Director, Marketing – APAC, where he leads regional marketing strategies. He has been associated with Colgate-Palmolive since 2009, holding roles across India, North America and the Asia-Pacific region.

He brings around two decades of experience in consumer marketing, spanning brand strategy, commercial execution, market expansion and consumer insights. He began his career at Nielsen in 2006.

Published On: Oct 23, 2026 11:21 AM