Colgate Palmolive Announces Leadership Changes: Prabha Narasimhan Resigns from CEO Role; Manish Anandani Appointed Managing Director
Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited has announced a significant change in its top leadership structure, following the Board of Directors' meeting held on August 21, 2026. The company confirmed the resignation of Ms. Prabha Narasimhan from her role as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Concurrently, Mr. Manish Anandani has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO, effective September 28, 2026.Ms. Narasimhan's departure is due to a career progression, having received a promotion within Colgate-Palmolive. She will transition into the role of Executive Vice President Marketing for the Asia-Pacific Division of Colgate-Palmolive. Her resignation as Managing Director and CEO was effective close of business on September 27, 2026.
The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Manish Anandani to the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a period of five consecutive years. His tenure is set to run from September 28, 2026, until September 27, 2031. The appointment of Mr. Anandani remains subject to the approval of Shareholders and any applicable statutory approvals.
Mr. Anandani brings extensive experience to the role, possessing 30 years of varied senior leadership, general management, sales, and marketing expertise across various sectors. Prior to joining Colgate-Palmolive (CP) in 2005 as a Regional Manager, Mr. Anandani served in several roles within India and Indochina before leaving CP in 2018. He subsequently held senior positions at Kenvue (formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health), including Managing Director for India and South Asia. His experience includes enterprise strategy, digital and eCommerce transformation, and market expansion across developed and emerging economies.
Key details of the transition are summarized below:
| Particulars | Ms. Prabha Narasimhan | Mr. Manish Anandani |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer | Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer |
| Cessation/Appointment Date | Effective close of business on September 27, 2026 | Effective September 28, 2026 |
| Reason for Change | Resignation due to promotion as Executive Vice President Marketing, Asia-Pacific Division of Colgate-Palmolive. | Appointment following recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. |
| Term of Appointment | N/A | Five years (until September 27, 2031) |
Mr. Anandani has a background that includes an MBA in Marketing and an Executive MBA (Leadership) from the Tuck School of Business, USA. He previously held a World Director role in Global Customer Development at Colgate-Palmolive, where he contributed to strengthening global capabilities around Retail Marketing and Shopper Development.
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