Mumbai, April 2025 – NIVEA India has appointed Akshay Kawale as the Business Unit Head – Derma, effective April 3, 2025. In this strategic role, he will lead the expansion and development of Eucerin, NIVEA’s premium dermatological skincare brand, in the Indian market.
Akshay brings with him over 16 years of rich experience in the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors, having held leadership positions at companies such as Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Abbott, GSK, and L’Oréal. Prior to joining NIVEA India, he served as the Business Head – Cosmetology at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, where he played a key role in scaling skincare-centric business strategies.
Welcoming Akshay to the leadership team, Geetika Mehta, Managing Director, NIVEA India, said, “We are delighted to welcome Akshay Kawale to the India leadership team. His deep understanding of the derma category, combined with his ability to drive business transformation, will be instrumental as we expand Eucerin’s footprint in India. His consumer-first approach and sharp strategic acumen are exactly what we need to power the next phase of our growth.”
On his appointment, Akshay Kawale commented,
“I’m truly excited to be a part of Eucerin—a brand globally known for its dermatological expertise and trust. I look forward to contributing meaningfully to its growth in India, while staying true to the values that make the brand a pioneer in skincare science and care.”
This move underscores NIVEA India’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in the derma skincare category and reinforces Eucerin’s positioning as a science-backed, dermatologist-recommended brand for Indian consumers.
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