Castrol India appoints Kedar Lele as Managing Director
Kedar joins Castrol India after a two-decade-long career at Hindustan Unilever Limited.
Castrol India has appointed Kedar Lele as its new Managing Director, effective 1 November 2024. Lele succeeds outgoing Managing Director, Sandeep Sangwan, who will assume the role of Global Chief Marketing Officer at Castrol headquarters in London from next month, as part of a leadership shift.
Kedar joins Castrol India after a two-decade-long career at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), where he last served as the Executive Director of the company, responsible for Sales & Customer Development, South Asia.
Rakesh Makhija, Chairman, Castrol India said, "Kedar's vast experience in driving growth and leading large teams in complex markets makes him an outstanding choice to lead Castrol India."
"A key priority for me will be to continue to expand our portfolio coupled with effective deployment models to drive business growth. We will continue to use our trusted brand, innovative product portfolio and cutting-edge technology to stay at the forefront of India’s mobility sector," said Kedar Lele, Managing Director, Castrol India.
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