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
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Published: Aug 21, 2026 10:20 AM | 1 min read
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- Prabha Narasimhan has been promoted to Executive Vice President - Marketing for Colgate-Palmolive's Asia-Pacific Division, effective September 27, 2026.
- Manish Anandani has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of Colgate-Palmolive India, effective September 28, 2026.
- Narasimhan has served as Managing Director and CEO of Colgate-Palmolive India for four years, leading the company to significant growth and reinforcing its market leadership in oral care.
- She has a strong background in brand building and category growth, with prior senior roles at Hindustan Unilever, enhancing her qualifications for her new position.
Colgate-Palmolive has elevated Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of its India business, to Executive Vice President - Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division. The new role will be effective September 27, 2026.
The Board of Colgate-Palmolive India has approved the appointment of Manish Anandani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 28, 2026.
Narasimhan has led Colgate-Palmolive India for the past four years. During her four-year tenure at the helm of Colgate-Palmolive India, she steered the company through a transformative growth journey, reinforcing its position as the market leader in oral care.
Under her leadership, the company doubled down on strategic premiumisation, accelerating premium portfolio growth to five times the pace of the broader market, while delivering volume-led growth, industry-leading profitability, and consistent top-line momentum.
Prabha brings extensive experience across markets, categories and geographies, with a proven track record of building brands and driving category growth. Before joining Colgate-Palmolive India, she held senior leadership roles at Hindustan Unilever, including as Executive Director for Home Care, where she led businesses across diverse consumer categories. Her experience spanning India and international markets, combined with her expertise in brand building and category development, positions her strongly for her new Asia-Pacific mandate.
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