Effective August 1, 2025, Gillette India, the company behind renowned brands such as Gillette, Venus, and Oral-B, has announced the appointment of Kapil Sharma as its new Vice President and Category Head – Grooming.
With over 20 years of experience, Sharma has been a part of Procter & Gamble (P&G) since 2001. Over the years, he has held diverse roles across the United States, Asia Pacific, India, and the Middle East, contributing to key areas including digital commerce, brand strategy, go-to-market execution, and global sales development.
He succeeds Abhishek Desai, who has been elevated to a regional leadership position overseeing Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and will now be based in Dubai. Desai, a P&G veteran with an 18-year tenure, has worked across India, Korea, ASEAN, Australia, and China. During his time leading Gillette India’s grooming division, he played a pivotal role in driving record-breaking growth, achieving double-digit expansion and market leadership in the blades and razors segment.
Speaking about his new role, Kapil Sharma said
“I’m excited to return to India and lead the Grooming category at such a dynamic time. It’s a privilege to serve our consumers and partners once again, delivering world-class innovations that make a meaningful difference in their everyday lives. With India being a key market for P&G globally, I’m proud to contribute to the next phase of our growth journey.”
Abhishek Desai shared his thoughts and said,
“Leading the Grooming business at Gillette India has been an incredibly rewarding experience, one filled with valuable learnings and a strong sense of purpose. I’m proud of what the team has achieved, and I’m confident that under Kapil’s leadership, the business will continue to scale new heights. I look forward to the exciting future ahead.”
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