New Delhi – P&G India, a leading FMCG manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Kumar Venkatasubramanian as CEO, effective May 1, 2024. This move comes as the current CEO, L V Vaidyanathan, prepares to depart the company after 28 years of service to pursue personal interests, according to a statement from P&G India.

Kumar’s Background and Experience

Kumar Venkatasubramanian is currently serving as the CEO of P&G’s business in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to this role, he led the sales team at P&G India until 2020, the statement noted. Kumar, an alumnus of IIM Calcutta, began his journey with P&G in 2000, joining the sales team in India directly from the campus.

P&G Brands and Business Outlook

P&G is known for its popular brands such as Ariel, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Oral-B, Pampers, Pantene, Tide, Vicks, and Whisper. Stanislav Vecera, President of P&G Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, expressed confidence in Kumar’s leadership, stating that the India business and its people will benefit significantly from his vision. He believes that under Kumar’s leadership, the India business will achieve new heights while maintaining a balanced growth outlook.

Kumar’s Vision for P&G India

In his new role, Kumar Venkatasubramanian emphasized a focus on a portfolio of daily use products where performance is the key driver of brand choice. He aims to elevate the standards across various aspects of P&G’s superiority strategy, including product quality, packaging, brand communication, retail execution, and value proposition.

P&G India’s Operating Entities

P&G India operates through four entities: Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Health Care, Procter & Gamble Health, Gillette India, and Procter & Gamble Home Products (non-listed).

The appointment of Kumar Venkatasubramanian as CEO reflects P&G’s commitment to driving growth and innovation in the Indian market, while maintaining a focus on delivering superior products and experiences to consumers.