Core Insights - Haleon has appointed Kedar Lele as the new President for the India Subcontinent, effective this month, succeeding Navneet Saluja who retired in October 2025 [1][3] - Lele brings over 25 years of experience in various sectors, including FMCG, and will be part of Haleon's Executive Team, focusing on the company's strategy to reach 1 billion more consumers by 2030 [3][4] Company Overview - Haleon is a consumer healthcare company based in England, offering over-the-counter products for everyday health needs, with a focus on oral care, digestive health, pain management, respiratory health, and vitamin and mineral supplements [6] - The company markets well-known brands such as Eno, Sensodyne, Iodex, Crocin, Otrivin, Centrum, Ostocalcium, Parodontax, and Polident in India [6] Leadership Background - Kedar Lele previously served as Managing Director at Castrol India Ltd and has nearly two decades of experience at Hindustan Unilever Ltd, where he held senior roles including Executive Director for Sales and Customer Development in South Asia [2][4] - Lele holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing and Operations from the Indian School of Business and has served on the board of TVS Automobile Solutions [5]