The Board plays an active role in guiding business performance by integrating governance principles into key decisions. Through policy oversight, risk management, and adherence to fiduciary responsibilities, it enables disciplined execution and operational efficiency across the organization.
Board of Directors
Mukul Deoras
Chairperson
Mr. Mukul Deoras has served as the Chairperson of the Company since September 2018, bringing a wealth of global perspective to the Board. Currently, the President of Colgate-Palmolive's Asia Pacific Division, his leadership is informed by a distinguished international career, including his tenure as Chief Marketing Officer for Colgate-Palmolive Company (USA) from 2015 to 2018.
Having previously served the Company as the Managing Director and also led Colgate-Palmolive's Thailand business and Global Personal Care Marketing function, Mr. Deoras offers deep institutional knowledge and market expertise.
His professional journey began with a twenty-year stint in marketing and sales at Hindustan Unilever Limited from 1984 to 2004. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, he continues to provide the Company with invaluable strategic oversight.
Board Committees
Member - Nomination & Remuneration Committee
No. of Board Meetings Attended
in the Reporting Period | Six
Prabha Narasimhan
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Since joining the Company in 2022, Ms. Prabha Narasimhan has steered the Company toward a new era of transformative growth. A distinguished veteran of the consumer goods sector with nearly 30 years of experience, her career includes a pivotal tenure at Hindustan Unilever (HUL), where she led the Home Care category and served on the Management Committee.
As MD and CEO, Ms. Narasimhan is redefining the Company's market presence through science-led innovation and digital acceleration, ensuring long-term value creation for all stakeholders. An alumna of IIM Bangalore and Melbourne Business School, her leadership has consistently been recognized on the national stage. She has been named to Business Today's 'Most Powerful Women in Business' list for three consecutive years (2023–25) and Fortune India's 'Most Powerful Women' list (2024–26). In 2025, her influence was further celebrated by Businessworld and honored with The Hindu's Excellence in Business Leadership Award.
Board Committees
Member - Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, ESG & Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and Risk Management Committee
No. of Board Meetings Attended
in the Reporting Period | Six
Sukanya Kripalu
Non-executive &
Independent Director
Ms. Sukanya Kripalu is a consultant in the fields of marketing, strategy, advertising, and market research. She has a rich and varied work experience with leading corporations like Nestle India Ltd., Cadbury India Ltd., and Kellogg's India. She was also the Chief Executive Officer of Quadra Advisory, a WPP group company. She was instrumental in the development of several memorable advertising campaigns including the Cadbury Dairy Milk dancing girl - which was awarded the advertisement of the century. She is a graduate of St. Xavier's College and an alumnus of IIM Calcutta. She was appointed as a Director on the Company's Board in June 2018.
Board Committees
Chairperson - Nomination & Remuneration Committee | Member - Audit Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee
No. of Board Meetings Attended
in the Reporting Period | Six
Sekhar Natarajan
Non-executive &
Independent Director
Mr. Natarajan, Managing Partner at M/s. S.N Consultants, has vast experience in the agriculture and rural sectors, contributing significantly to their growth. With a career spanning over four decades, he built Monsanto India as an organization leading growth and innovation in Indian agriculture. He also served as VP-Corporate Strategy at Monsanto, USA. In addition to advising local and international companies and private equity investors, he works closely with industry forums on policy matters. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, he was appointed as a Director on the Company's Board in May 2020.
Board Committees
Chairperson - Audit Committee | Member - ESG & Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Risk Management Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee
No. of Board Meetings Attended
in the Reporting Period | Six
Gopika Pant
Non-executive &
Independent Director
Ms. Gopika Pant, a Director on the Company's Board since May 2020, is the founder of Indian Law Partners (ILP). With over 40 years of legal experience, she specializes in crossborder transactions, including restructurings, acquisitions, and project finance. Dualqualified in India and New York, USA, she has advised major brands and handled significant deals like Times Bank's merger with HDFC Bank and projects with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. An alumnus of St. Stephen's College (BA Hons.), Delhi University (LLB), and Columbia University (LLM), Ms. Pant is also an environmentalist, public speaker, and author of numerous articles.
Board Committees
Chairperson - Risk Management Committee | Member - Audit Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee
No. of Board Meetings Attended
in the Reporting Period | Six
Dr. Indu Bhushan
Non-executive &
Independent Director
Dr. Indu Bhushan, serving on the Company's Board since July 2023, brings extensive experience from public service and international development. He served for 9 years in the Indian Administrative Service and was a Senior Economist at the World Bank before joining the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1997. At ADB, he held key roles including Director General of East Asia and Strategy and Policy Departments, playing a pivotal role in engagements with China and Japan. In 2018, Dr. Bhushan became the first CEO of Ayushman Bharat, establishing the National Health Authority and leading the ambitious National Digital Health Mission. He holds a Ph.D. in Health Economics from Johns Hopkins University, a B.Tech from IIT BHU, a Postgraduate Diploma from IIT Delhi, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Board Committees
Chairperson - ESG & Corporate Social Responsibility Committee | Member - Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee
No. of Board Meetings Attended
in the Reporting Period | Six
Sanjay Gupta
Non-executive &
Independent Director
Mr. Sanjay Gupta, appointed to the Company's Board in January 2024, is the Country Head and Vice President of Google APAC. He has led teams that help businesses grow by leveraging digital tools, focusing on SMEs, women entrepreneurs, and start-ups. Before joining Google in 2020, Mr. Gupta was Managing Director of Star and Disney India, where he expanded traditional TV content to digital platforms via Hotstar and built Star's sports division. His career began at Hindustan Unilever, leading marketing for Oral and Home Care, followed by a role as Chief Marketing Officer at Bharti Airtel. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and Delhi College of Engineering, he actively mentors and serves on advisory committees.
Board Committees
Chairperson - Stakeholders' Relationship Committee | Member - Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee
No. of Board Meetings Attended
in the Reporting Period | Six
M.S. Jacob
Whole-time Director &
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Jacob, in his capacity as Whole-time Director and Chief Financial Officer, continues to provide the Company with expert financial stewardship and strategic oversight of Investor Relations. Since joining the Board in October 2016, he has leveraged an illustrious 30-plus year career within the Colgate- Palmolive Group. His extensive international background includes pivotal finance leadership roles across the Asia Pacific Division in Hong Kong, as well as operations in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Having first joined the Company in 1995 within the Continuous Improvement Group, Mr. Jacob's deep institutional knowledge remains a cornerstone of the Company's financial excellence. Mr. Jacob is a Chartered Accountant and a Commerce Graduate by qualification.
Board Committees
Member - Stakeholders' Relationship Committee and Risk Management Committee
No. of Board Meetings Attended
in the Reporting Period | Six
Leadership Team
Prabha Narasimhan
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
M. S. Jacob
Whole-time Director & Chief Financial Officer
Priyan Pillay
Executive Vice President, Legal
Gunjit Jain
Executive Vice President Marketing
Balaji Sreenivasan
Executive Vice President Human Resources
Ruchir Bhatnagar
Executive Vice President Customer Development
Sriram V
Executive Vice President End-to-End Supply Chain
Swati Agarwal
Executive Vice President India Global Technology Center