Naveen Pandey joins Bajaj Consumer Care as the Managing
Director
Mumbai,
June 26, 2025: Bajaj Consumer Care Limited (BCCL), one of
India’s leading personal care companies and part of the over 100-year-old Bajaj
Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Naveen Pandey as Managing
Director and Member of the Board of Directors, effective 1st July
2025.
Mr.
Jaideep Nandi, who has served as the Managing Director of Bajaj Consumer Care
since July 2020, will be retiring from his role, marking the end of a notable
tenure defined by strategic transformation and steady leadership. Under his
stewardship, the company navigated a dynamic consumer landscape with
resilience, driving digital transformation and renewed brand focus. As he hands
over the reins to Mr. Naveen Pandey, the BCCL Board expresses its heartfelt
gratitude to Mr. Nandi for his invaluable contributions and unwavering
commitment.
Talking
about Mr. Pandey, he brings with him over two decades of rich leadership
experience in the FMCG sector, having previously held key roles at marquee
companies including Unibic Foods, Marico, PepsiCo, and Asian Paints. Most
recently, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Unibic Foods India, where
he successfully scaled up the brand’s national presence and consumer engagement
across diverse platforms and product lines.
Commenting
on his new role, Mr. Naveen Pandey said:
“I am
honoured to join Bajaj Consumer Care, a brand that holds immense trust and
heritage in Indian households. The opportunity to work and contribute to
shaping the company’s growth journey is both exciting and humbling. Together
with the team, I look forward to expanding our consumer connect, enhancing
product innovation, and creating sustainable long-term value for all
stakeholders.”
Welcoming
Mr. Pandey to the company, Mr. Kushagra Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Group said:
“We are
delighted to have Naveen Pandey join the Bajaj Consumer Care family at this
pivotal juncture. His deep understanding of Indian consumers, proven track
record of leading high-growth businesses, and future-focused mindset will be
instrumental in unlocking the next phase of growth for the company. I look
forward to working closely with him as we continue to build on the brand’s
legacy and steer it toward a dynamic, innovation-led future.”
A post-graduate
from IIM Indore, Mr. Pandey has led high-impact businesses throughout his
career. At Marico, he played a key role in the company’s diversification into
new food categories and led operations in India and Bangladesh. During his
stint at PepsiCo, he managed critical regions across India, Nepal, and
Bangladesh in leadership roles across sales and channel development.
Bajaj
Consumer Care, known for its iconic Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil, is poised to
build on its strong brand equity, expansive distribution network, and heritage
of trust. With a sharpened focus on premiumization, portfolio diversification,
and omni-channel growth, Mr. Pandey’s leadership is expected to bring renewed
momentum and strategic direction to the company.
Mr.
Pandey’s appointment signals Bajaj Consumer Care’s strategic focus on
accelerating its transformation journey with renewed emphasis on innovation,
digital-led distribution, and consumer-centric brand building. With his
cross-functional expertise spanning general management, marketing, and sales
leadership, Mr. Pandey is well-positioned to strengthen the company’s market
presence across its flagship hair care and personal care portfolios.
About Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd.
Bajaj
Consumer Care is a part of the Bajaj Group, one of India’s oldest and most
respected business houses with interests spanning sugar, energy,
infrastructure, and consumer care product0073. Bajaj Consumer Care is one of
India’s leading FMCG companies in the hair care and personal care segment with
an extensive product range led by the flagship brand Bajaj Almond Drops Hair
Oil, among others.
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