EVP - Legal Resigns; Legal Director Elevated as Successor

Colgate-Palmolive (India) has announced a senior management change.

Mon 28 Sep 2026

Resignation Effective Date

October 23, 2026

Successor Appointment Effective Date

October 24, 2026

Successor Name

Mr. Abhijit Yadav

Successor Current Role

Legal Director

Successor Tenure with Company

Since 2019

What was announced

At its meeting held on September 28, 2026, the Board of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited noted a resignation and approved a successor in the company's legal leadership.

• Mr. Priyan Pillay has resigned as Executive Vice President - Legal, effective close of business on October 23, 2026, to pursue an opportunity outside Colgate-Palmolive back in his home country.
• Mr. Abhijit Yadav, currently Legal Director, has been approved as EVP - Legal effective October 24, 2026, in succession to Mr. Pillay, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

About the incoming EVP - Legal

Mr. Yadav is described as a legal professional with nearly two decades of experience spanning commercial transactions, marketing claims, litigation management, regulatory compliance and business laws, with a specialised focus on the FMCG and Pharma sectors.

• With Colgate-Palmolive (India) since 2019, currently as Legal Director.
• Earlier held 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.
• Completed the Global Leadership Program at INSEAD, Singapore.

How to read this

This is a functional senior management change, not a change in the Board or in the Managing Director / CEO position. The role is being filled internally with immediate effect from the day after the outgoing executive's last day, so there is no gap in the position. The resignation letter cites a personal career opportunity in his home country as the reason.

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

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