Mumbai: Gillette India, the grooming products maker controlled by Procter & Gamble, has initiated a series of leadership and board-level changes as part of a broader effort to sharpen its governance and financial oversight.
In a key move, the company has appointed Krishnamurthy Iyer as an independent director on its board for a five-year term beginning June 1, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting.
The induction of Iyer comes at a time when fast-moving consumer goods companies are recalibrating strategies to respond to evolving consumer behaviour, rising competitive intensity, and rapid shifts in retail and digital commerce.
Iyer brings more than three decades of experience across organised retail, banking, and investment management. He currently serves as managing partner at Rational Equity Partners LLP and is widely recognised for his leadership stint at Walmart India, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening the retailer’s physical footprint and accelerating its digital growth initiatives in the country.
Before leading Walmart India as president and chief executive officer, Iyer held senior leadership roles at AS Watsons, ANZ Grindlays Bank, and Piramyd Retail, building deep expertise across consumer-facing businesses and financial operations.
Industry observers view the appointment as a strategic addition for Gillette India as the company enters a new phase of leadership restructuring aimed at reinforcing long-term governance standards and business agility in a rapidly transforming consumer market.
