Colgate-Palmolive has elevated Prabha Narasimhan to the position of EVP – Marketing, APAC, effective September 27, 2026. Narasimhan will transition from her current role as Managing Director & CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd, where she has led the business through a period of premiumisation, digital transformation, e-commerce expansion, and consumer-focused growth. In her new regional role, she will be responsible for strengthening marketing and brand strategies across the Asia-Pacific region and supporting the company’s growth agenda across diverse markets.
Narasimhan brings close to three decades of experience across customer development, consumer marketing, brand building, innovation, and category development. Over the course of her career, she has worked across multiple categories and markets, developing expertise in building consumer-centric businesses, strengthening brands, and translating changing consumer needs into growth opportunities.
During her tenure as MD & CEO, Narasimhan played a key role in driving the company’s growth strategy, with a focus on premiumisation, strengthening digital capabilities, expanding e-commerce, and deepening consumer engagement. Her leadership also came at a time of significant shifts in India’s consumer and retail landscape, requiring brands to adapt their portfolios and go-to-market strategies to evolving consumer preferences.
Prior to joining Colgate-Palmolive, Narasimhan held senior leadership positions at Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. Her experience across these organisations has given her a broad understanding of brand building, category development, customer development, and consumer businesses.
