P&G India appoints LV Vaidyanathan as its new CEO

New Delhi, 19th April: Procter & Gamble announced on Tuesday that L V Vaidyanathan will take over as the Chief Executive Officer for its operations in India from July 1, 2022.

Vaidyanathan, an alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, started his career with P&G as an intern in 1995. He comes with over 25 years of experience having worked across multiple markets including Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. He is currently leading the P&G business in Indonesia.

Vaidyanathan said, “It is a moment of great pride for me to come back to India and spearhead the P&G business. I am looking forward to being back in the market, learning more about the Indian consumers and serving their needs. For us, going forward, it will be important to continue the focus on our strategy which is delivering consistent results. We will raise the bar on all aspects of our superiority strategy– product, package, brand communication, retail execution, and value. We will continue to drive productivity improvements to fund investments in innovation and help drive balanced top-and bottom-line growth. As a focused and agile and accountable organization operating at the speed of the market, we will also aim to lead constructive disruption across the value chain in the industry. I can’t wait to get started and I am looking forward to working with our incredibly talented team in India.”