Gillette India appoints Girish Kalyanaraman as VP and Category Leader
Gillette India Limited has appointed Mr. Girish Kalyanaraman as Vice President and Category Leader for Grooming and Oral Care Business, effective July 1, 2026. He succeeds Mr. Kapil Sharma and Mr. Shailesh Sathyanarayanan, who ceased to be Category Leaders effective June 30, 2026.

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Gillette India Limited has appointed Mr. Girish Kalyanaraman as Vice President and Category Leader for Grooming and Oral Care Business, effective July 1, 2026. The appointment was made pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosures Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Mr. Kalyanaraman succeeds Mr. Kapil Sharma and Mr. Shailesh Sathyanarayanan, who ceased to be Category Leader- Grooming and Category Leader- Oral Care respectively, effective June 30, 2026.
Mr. Girish Kalyanaraman was previously serving as the Vice President and Category Leader for the Feminine Care business in P&G India, leading the brand Whisper. Over the last two decades, he has worked across more than 20 markets and three different brands. Prior to his current role, he led Brand operations for P&G India and was instrumental in revolutionizing the media ecosystem for the company, with a focus on digital effectiveness and in-house digital capabilities. He joined P&G in 2007 as an Assistant Brand Manager.
Management Changes
The transition involves the departure of two senior leaders from their specific category roles within the company. Mr. Kapil Sharma ceased to be the Grooming Category Leader, while Mr. Shailesh Sathyanarayanan stepped down from the Oral Care Category Leader position. Both changes were effective at the close of business hours on June 30, 2026.
Profile of New Appointment
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Girish Kalyanaraman |
| New Role | Vice President and Category Leader (Grooming and Oral Care) |
| Effective Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Previous Role | Vice President and Category Leader, Feminine Care (P&G India) |
| Experience | Joined P&G in 2007; worked across 20+ markets |
| Education | MBA from IIM Ahmedabad; Masters in Computer Science from Singapore-MIT Alliance |
Mr. Kalyanaraman holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and a Masters degree in Computer Science from the Singapore-MIT Alliance. He has led numerous award-winning brand campaigns recognized nationally and globally.
Historical Stock Returns for Gillette
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.75% | +0.25% | -2.84% | -6.71% | -24.52% | +32.14% |
How will Mr. Kalyanaraman's digital expertise influence the marketing strategies for Gillette India's grooming and oral care portfolios?
What strategic shifts can be expected in the grooming and oral care categories under the unified leadership of a single Category Leader?
Will the consolidation of category leadership roles lead to cost efficiencies or structural changes within Gillette India's operations?


































