Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, January 2026 — Haleon has announced the appointment of Kedar Lele as President – India Subcontinent, effective January 2026. The appointment marks a key leadership move as Haleon continues to strengthen its presence and growth agenda across the India subcontinent, leveraging Lele’s extensive experience across consumer, FMCG, and multinational business environments.
Prior to joining Haleon, Kedar Lele was serving as Managing Director – Castrol India and Vice President – South Asia at Castrol, where he led the India business while also overseeing the South Asia region. In this role, he worked closely across sales, marketing, digital innovation, e-commerce, advertising, and customer development, focusing on delivering value for customers, employees, and shareholders in a highly competitive consumer-facing market.
Before Castrol, Lele spent nearly 14 years with Unilever, where he held several senior leadership roles across India and international markets. Most recently, he served as Executive Director – Sales & Customer Development, South Asia at Hindustan Unilever Limited, where he was appointed to the company’s Management Committee. In this capacity, he led the end-to-end sales and customer development function, managing a large nationwide organisation spanning frontline sales, customer marketing, and centres of excellence.
Earlier during his Unilever tenure, Kedar Lele served as Chairman & Managing Director and previously as Chief Operating Officer at Unilever Bangladesh, where he led overall business operations, go-to-market strategy, and organisational performance, while also serving on the board of Unilever Consumer Care Ltd. His leadership focused on building consistent, competitive, profitable, and responsible growth, alongside a strong emphasis on community impact.
Lele’s earlier career includes senior roles within Unilever India, where he progressed through positions such as Vice President, General Manager – East, Marketing Manager – Ice Cream, and Branch Sales Manager – Ice Cream, contributing to business turnarounds, regional growth, channel transformation, and brand innovation. Prior to Unilever, he held roles at Kimberly-Clark Lever Ltd, Monster.com, BPL Innovision, and DDB Mudra Group, building a strong foundation across sales, marketing, advertising, digital products, and brand management.
About Haleon
Haleon is a global consumer health company focused on delivering better everyday health through trusted, science-backed brands. Its portfolio includes well-known names such as Sensodyne and Centrum, with products recommended by healthcare professionals and made using high-quality ingredients. Haleon’s purpose is centered on improving daily health outcomes for consumers worldwide.
Read Also : When HR “Produces Nothing”: A Response to Jennifer Sey’s Anti-HR Vision
The Fine Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Mental Wellbeing
Mind the Leadership Gap – From Learning to Real-World Impact
How the Adecco Group is empowering its employees for the future of work
