Published on: August 7, 2026
Havells India Ltd. has appointed Ashish Parikh as President & Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Head, strengthening its senior leadership team as the company continues to pursue growth across its fast-moving electrical goods (FMEG) business.
In his new position, Parikh will be responsible for driving the strategic direction and business performance of the designated SBU. His mandate will include market expansion, business growth and operational excellence, while contributing to Havells’ broader focus on innovation and sustainable growth.
Parikh brings more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning the consumer goods, beverages and electrical products industries. His expertise covers general management, business operations, sales, category development, omnichannel strategy, modern trade, e-commerce and commercial transformation.
Before joining Havells India, Parikh served as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at DIAGEO India, where he was responsible for business operations, commercial execution and growth initiatives.
He previously spent over a decade with Reckitt, taking on senior leadership responsibilities across India, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. His positions included Global Omnichannel and Category Development Director, Global Shopper Marketing Director – Health Hygiene, Sales Director – Hong Kong & Macau, and Head – Modern Trade and E-Commerce. During his tenure, he worked across category development, omnichannel expansion, shopper marketing and commercial growth.
Earlier, Parikh held several sales and business leadership positions at Marico Limited, including Head – Modern Trade, Regional Sales Head and National Merchandising & Modern Trade Manager. He began his career at PepsiCo, where he worked as Territory Development Manager and Associate Franchise Manager, following an initial role as Area Sales Manager at Agro Tech Foods Limited.
An alumnus of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Parikh brings extensive experience in commercial leadership and business transformation to his new role at Havells.
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