Gillette India Appoints Girish Kalyanaraman as VP and Category Leader for Grooming and Oral Care Business
Gillette India Limited has announced a significant change in its senior management personnel, appointing Mr. Girish Kalyanaraman to lead the Grooming and Oral Care business, while also noting the cessation of roles for Kapil Sharma and Shailesh Sathyanarayanan.Mr. Girish Kalyanaraman will take up the position of Vice President and Category Leader for Grooming and Oral Care Business, effective July 1, 2026. His appointment comes following a distinguished career in consumer goods, including his tenure as Vice President and Category Leader for Feminine Care business at P&G India, where he led the Whisper brand.
Mr. Kalyanaraman has been working across over 20 markets for more than two decades in various roles and brands. He joined P&G in 2007 as an Assistant Brand Manager and has since achieved transformational results across multiple businesses. His professional background includes leading numerous award-winning brand campaigns with global recognition. Mr. Kalyanaraman holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a Masters degree in Computer Science from the Singapore-MIT Alliance.
The company also confirmed that Kapil Sharma and Shailesh Sathyanarayanan will cease their roles as Category Leader for Grooming and Category Leader for Oral Care, respectively, effective June 30, 2026.
Details regarding the management transitions are summarized below:
| Individual | New/Current Role | Effective Date | Previous Roles Ceasing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girish Kalyanaraman | Vice President and Category Leader for Grooming and Oral Care Business | July 1, 2026 | N/A |
| Kapil Sharma | Cessation of Role | June 30, 2026 | Category Leader - Grooming |
| Shailesh Sathyanarayanan | Cessation of Role | June 30, 2026 | Category Leader - Oral Care |
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