P&G India will see Kumar Venkatasubramanian stepping into the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2024. A distinguished alumnus of IIM-Calcutta, Kumar embarked on his P&G journey in the Indian sales division right after graduating in 2000. With a robust experience spanning nearly 24 years, predominantly in India and within various sales-related positions, he has most recently excelled as the CEO of P&G’s operations in Australia and New Zealand. In this capacity, Kumar has led the team to achieve unprecedented performance metrics, bolstered by category expansion and solidified retail collaborations, according to the company.

Before his tenure as CEO in Australia and New Zealand, Kumar dedicated his efforts to leading P&G India’s sales team up until 2020.

LV Vaidyanathan, the outgoing CEO, will be departing the company to explore new opportunities after dedicating 28 years to P&G.

Stanislav Vecera, President of P&G for Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, remarked, “Kumar brings a wealth of familiarity and insight into the India operation, thanks to his extensive experience in shaping and implementing our business strategies in the region. Under his leadership and vision, I am confident that the Indian business will soar to new achievements while ensuring sustainable and balanced growth.”

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Venkatasubramanian, reflecting on his upcoming position, shared, “The India division is currently experiencing strong momentum, marked by consistent performance and balanced growth across key metrics. Staying aligned with our comprehensive growth plan is crucial, as it positions us for continued success. Our strategy will involve concentrating on a range of everyday products where quality dictates brand preference. We aim to elevate every facet of our superiority strategy, encompassing product quality, packaging, brand messaging, retail presence, and overall value.”