Haleon plc appoints Kedar Lele as President, India Subcontinent, effective January 2026, replacing retired Navneet Saluja. The ex-Castrol India MD and HUL veteran brings 25+ years in FMCG to spearhead growth for oral care and consumer health brands. This move aligns with Haleon's "Win as One" strategy for expanded reach by 2030.
Haleon plc has appointed Kedar Lele as President, India Subcontinent, effective January 2026, succeeding Navneet Saluja who retired in October 2025. Lele, former Managing Director of Castrol India, joins the Haleon Executive Team to drive regional growth and align with the company's "Win as One" strategy, targeting 1 billion more consumers by 2030.
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Lele brings over 25 years of experience in FMCG, advertising, digital innovation, and automotive sectors.
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Previously served nearly two decades at Hindustan Unilever in senior roles, including Executive Director for Sales and Customer Development, South Asia, and Chairman & Managing Director of Unilever Bangladesh.
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At Castrol India, led strategic transformation, business growth, and portfolio strengthening as Managing Director.
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Holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing and Operations from Indian School of Business and a postgraduate diploma from MICA.
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Currently on the board of TVS Automobile Solutions; previously Vice President at Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Bangladesh.
In his new role, Lele will oversee Haleon's operations across the India Subcontinent, accelerating growth in consumer health brands like Sensodyne and Crocin while advancing the mission of better everyday health. This appointment strengthens Haleon's regional presence amid dynamic market demands.
Sources: The Economic Times, People Matters, ImpactonNet