| | NOVEMBER 20248Gulf Oil Lubricants India appoints Abhijit Kulkarni as CCO. He brings with him over two decades of experience in top-tier MNCs, namely Unilever, Castrol, and Coca Cola, with an experience in strategic marketing, brand development, sales, and general management. He will be responsible for managing the B2C and B2B business streams of Gulf Oil, except OEM, synergy, and marketing, reporting directly to the MD & CEO of Gulf Oil Lubricants India, Ravi Chawla.More than 16 years of working with Unilever in leading positions within the organization; cluster general manager, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, FMCG major, working in the ice cream business area, with P&L responsibility; led initiatives, for instance, reviving Unilever's Thailand ice cream business, and bringing in Magnum to India; skills driving growth, portfolio management, and building high-performance teams to build his channel business and align him with commercial goals of the company."We are delighted to welcome Abhijit Kulkarni to Gulf. His extensive leadership experience and proven track record in delivering accelerated business growth by driving brand, sales & marketing initiatives & contributing to the strategic agenda make him a valuable addition to our team", Chawla said. With his deep expertise across markets and sectors, I am confident that Mr. Kulkarni will bring fresh energy into our B2C and B2B profitable growth trajectory as we continue to expand our market shares.The brand is aspirational, and the strong legacy and brand presence provided a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the growth story of this company. I look forward to delivering value to our customers, partners, and stakeholders with the passionate Gulf Oil team.Some of the credentials he has acquired include: an MBA from SIBM and a Bachelor of Engineering from Government College of Engineering, Pune (COEP), through which a highly diverse range of leadership functions in both the Indian as well as international markets came to his advantage. Castrol India Ltd, a leading lubricants manufacturer, has appointed Kedar Lele as its new Managing Director, effective November 1, 2024. Lele succeeds Sandeep Sangwan, who has been promoted to the position of Global Chief Marketing Officer at Castrol's headquarters in London.Lele joins Castrol India after an extensive two-decade career at Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), where he served as the Executive Director for Sales and Customer Development, South Asia. His experience at HUL has equipped him with a strong background in leading high-performing teams and driving growth across complex markets."Kedar's vast experience in driving growth and leading large teams in challenging markets makes him an outstanding choice to lead Castrol India as we embark on our next phase of growth", said Rakesh Makhija, Chairman of Castrol India Ltd, in a company statement.Lele is expected to play a crucial role in guiding Castrol India's future strategy amid shifts in the automotive and lubricants sector. His appointment aligns with the company's commitment to fostering innovation and maintaining leadership in a competitive industry. CASTROL INDIA APPOINTS KEDAR LELE AS NEW MANAGING DIRECTORGULF OIL APPOINTS ABHIJIT KULKARNI AS CCOIN FOCUSIN FOCUS
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