**Haleon Appoints Kedar Lele as President for India Subcontinent**
Haleon has announced the appointment of Kedar Lele as the new President for the India Subcontinent, filling a position that had been vacant. Lele, who previously served as Managing Director at Castrol India Ltd, will officially take on his new role this month, succeeding Navneet Saluja, the former ISC General Manager, who retired in October 2025 after a notable career.
Lele brings with him over 25 years of diverse experience across various sectors, including Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), advertising, digital innovation, and the automotive industry. His extensive career includes nearly two decades at Hindustan Unilever Ltd, where he held several senior positions, including Executive Director for Sales and Customer Development in South Asia and Chairman & Managing Director of Unilever Bangladesh.
In his new role at Haleon, Lele will also join the Haleon Executive Team (HET), the company’s global leadership forum, which aims to enhance alignment with the organization’s ‘Win as One’ strategy. His responsibilities will include driving India’s leadership in Haleon’s goal of reaching one billion more consumers by 2030 and advancing the company’s mission of delivering better everyday health with humanity.
Lele holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing and Operations from the Indian School of Business and a postgraduate diploma in Marketing Communications from MICA, Ahmedabad. He has also served on the board of TVS Automobile Solutions and was previously Vice President at the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Bangladesh.
Haleon is a consumer healthcare company based in England, specializing in over-the-counter (OTC) products that cater to everyday health needs. In India, the company focuses on oral care, digestive health, pain management, respiratory health, and vitamin and mineral supplements, with well-known brands such as Eno, Sensodyne, Iodex, Crocin, Otrivin, Centrum, Ostocalcium, Parodontax, and Polident.
As Kedar Lele steps into this pivotal role, he is poised to lead Haleon in its ambitious growth plans while continuing to enhance the health and well-being of consumers across the region.
**FAQ**
**What is Haleon’s primary focus in India?**
Haleon focuses on providing over-the-counter healthcare products that address everyday health needs, including oral care, digestive health, and pain management.
