Mumbai: Henkel has announced the appointment of Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India, reinforcing the company’s focus on one of its fastest-growing and strategically significant markets globally.
Based in Navi Mumbai, Ingle will lead Henkel India’s growth agenda, strengthen market presence and advance innovation across the company’s business portfolio in the country. Alongside his new responsibilities, he will continue in his global leadership roles as Global Head – Infrastructure Protection & Repair and IMEA Head – Manufacturing & Maintenance within Henkel Adhesive Technologies.
The leadership transition comes at a time when India continues to emerge as a key global growth market, driven by accelerating industrialisation, large-scale infrastructure investments and the rapid expansion of a growing consumer economy.
With over 25 years of leadership experience across India, Asia Pacific, North America and the Middle East & Africa, Ingle brings extensive expertise in business transformation, growth acceleration, digital business models, acquisitions and building high-performing organisations.
He succeeds S. Sunil Kumar, who led Henkel India over the past five years and will now relocate to Dubai to take on an expanded mandate overseeing strategic projects across the IMEA region in addition to his current role as Director Packaging – IMEA.
Commenting on the appointment, Ashraf Elafifi, IMEA President, Henkel, said, “India is a key growth engine for Henkel globally. Pradhyumna brings a unique combination of global perspective, deep market understanding, customer-centricity, and proven leadership in driving transformation and sustainable growth. His extensive experience across multiple regions and industries positions him exceptionally well to lead Henkel India’s next chapter of growth.”
Speaking on his appointment, Pradhyumna Ingle, Country President, India, Henkel, said, “India is at the forefront of a remarkable economic and consumer transformation. With accelerating investments in manufacturing, infrastructure, mobility, electronics, energy, and digital technologies, alongside a young and aspirational consumer base, the opportunities for innovation and value creation are significant. Henkel is uniquely positioned to contribute to this growth through our strong brands, leading technologies, deep customer and consumer understanding, and partnerships across both Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.”
He further added, “I am excited to work with our talented teams across India to further strengthen our market position, expand our local innovation capabilities, and deliver sustainable growth for our customers, employees, partners, and communities. Together, we will continue advancing solutions that help build, maintain, and improve the industries that power India’s future.”
Ingle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from Government Engineering College, Ujjain, and an MBA from the Institute of Management Studies, Indore.
