Havells India Appoints Ashish Parikh as President and SBU Head
Havells India Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Ashish Parikh as President and Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Head, effective July 16, 2026.Mr. Parikh joins the leadership team with over 25 years of extensive experience in P&L management, business transformation, sales, category development, operations, go-to-market strategy, supply chain, and omnichannel development across both Indian and international markets.
Professional Background
Prior to his appointment at Havells, Mr. Parikh served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the North and East Regions at Diageo India. In that role, he was responsible for overseeing large and diverse businesses with a focus on driving growth, margin expansion, innovation, and commercial transformation.His career includes significant leadership positions at several prominent organizations:
| Company | Industry/Sector Experience |
|---|---|
| Diageo India | Large-scale business leadership, growth, and commercial transformation |
| Reckitt | Personal care, healthcare, and household products |
| Marico | Personal care and household products |
| PepsiCo India | Foods and beverages |
| ITC Agrotech | Foods and beverages |
Educational Qualifications
Mr. Parikh holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Marketing from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Osaniya University, Hyderabad.HAVELLS Stock Price Movement
Havells India Limited shares today shed 0.88% to settle at ₹1,170.60 after closing lower from the previous session. The stock saw a trading volume of 1.43 million shares as it fluctuated between a day high of ₹1,188.10 and a low of ₹1,165.10.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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