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Colgate India Names Manish Anandani as New MD and CEO
Manish Anandani will assume charge as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited from September 28, succeeding Prabha Narasimhan who has stepped down from the role.
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited announced a leadership transition on Tuesday with the appointment of Manish Anandani as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 28. The change follows the resignation of Prabha Narasimhan from her position as MD and CEO, according to a regulatory filing with stock exchanges.
Anandani's appointment marks a significant leadership shift for the oral care major, which operates as a subsidiary of the global Colgate-Palmolive Company. The company did not disclose further details regarding Narasimhan's future role or reasons for her departure in the exchange filing.
Colgate-Palmolive India is among the country's leading consumer goods companies, with a substantial presence in the oral care segment. The leadership change comes as the company navigates competitive market dynamics in India's FMCG sector.
Anandani's appointment is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals as per the company's governance requirements. Further details regarding his background and career trajectory were not immediately available from the exchange filing.