Colgate-Palmolive has appointed Akash Parekh as Executive Vice President – Marketing, effective December 1, 2026. He will succeed Gunjit Jain, who will step down from the role on November 30 to pursue a professional growth opportunity outside the company.
Parekh currently serves as Senior Director, Marketing – APAC, where he leads regional marketing strategies. He has been with Colgate-Palmolive since 2009 and has held roles across India, North America and the Asia-Pacific region.
With around two decades of experience in consumer marketing, Parekh’s expertise spans brand strategy, commercial execution, market expansion and consumer insights. He began his career at Nielsen in 2006.
His appointment comes as Colgate-Palmolive prepares for a leadership transition in its marketing function, with Parekh bringing experience across multiple markets and regional responsibilities.
