EVP - Legal Priyan Pillay Resigns; Abhijit Yadav Appointed in Succession

Senior management change at Colgate-Palmolive (India).

Mon 28 Sep 2026

Outgoing EVP - Legal

Mr. Priyan Pillay, resignation effective close of business on October 23, 2026

Incoming EVP - Legal

Mr. Abhijit Yadav, appointed effective October 24, 2026

Successor Background

Currently Legal Director; with company since 2019; nearly two decades legal experience in FMCG and Pharma

Succession Gap

No gap between roles; immediate handover from October 23 to October 24, 2026

Board Meeting Date

September 28, 2026

What happened

The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on September 28, 2026, noted the resignation of Mr. Priyan Pillay as Executive Vice President - Legal, effective close of business on October 23, 2026. His resignation letter states he is leaving to pursue an opportunity outside Colgate-Palmolive back in his home country.

The Board also approved, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the appointment of Mr. Abhijit Yadav as Executive Vice President - Legal with effect from October 24, 2026, in succession.

About the incoming EVP - Legal

• Currently Legal Director of the Company; has been with Colgate-Palmolive (India) since 2019.
• Nearly two decades of experience across commercial transactions, marketing claims, litigation management, regulatory compliance and business laws, with focus on FMCG and Pharma.
• Earlier senior legal roles at Marico Limited, L'Oreal India and Sanofi India Limited.
• Holds an LLB from Government Law College, University of Mumbai, and a Master's Degree in Business Laws from National Law School of India University; also completed the Global Leadership Program at INSEAD, Singapore.

What it means for investors

This is a senior management role, not a Board or key managerial position such as MD or CFO. The successor is an internal candidate already familiar with the Company, and the effective dates are back-to-back, so there is a direct handover. The role change does not by itself alter the Company's business operations or financials.

The Board meeting commenced at 4:45 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 5:00 p.m. (IST).

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