Colgate-Palmolive has announced the elevation of Prabha Parameswaran to the role of Vice Chair, marking a significant milestone in her exceptional career spanning over two decades with the global consumer goods giant.
Parameswaran assumed her new role in June 2025, continuing her legacy of driving strategic priorities and championing consumer-centric innovation across multiple global markets and categories.
Prior to this appointment, she served as Group President – Growth & Strategy from September 2019 to June 2025, where she was instrumental in steering Colgate-Palmolive’s five-year strategic roadmap. Her leadership focused on strengthening core categories, accelerating digital transformation, and reshaping the company’s operating model for the future.
From 2016 to 2019, Parameswaran held the position of President – Europe Division, following her role as President – Africa/Eurasia Division from 2014 to 2016. She also served as Vice President & General Manager – South Asia and Managing Director – India between 2012 and 2014, where she played a key role in scaling the brand’s footprint across the region.
Earlier in her career, Parameswaran gained deep marketing experience as Marketing Director at Colgate-Palmolive Mexico (2009–2011) and in India (2007–2009). From 2003 to 2007, she was Personal & Home Care Director – Asia Division, based in Hong Kong, where she led category growth and innovation initiatives across diverse markets.
Her elevation to Vice Chair reflects Colgate-Palmolive’s continued focus on purpose-driven leadership, innovation, and global market excellence.
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