Havells India Limited has named Ashish Parikh as President & SBU Head, a move the company says will sharpen its growth engine across its strategic business units. The appointment, effective 16 July 2026, signals Havells’ intent to harness deep leadership experience as it scales operations and explores new market opportunities.
Parikh brings more than 25 years of experience spanning P&L management, business transformation, sales, category development, operations, and omnichannel go-to-market strategies in both Indian and international markets. Before joining Havells, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – North and East Regions at Diageo India, where he drove growth, margin expansion, and commercial transformation. His career also features leadership roles at Reckitt, Marico, PepsiCo India, and ITC Agrotech, where he built broad expertise across consumer segments including personal care, healthcare, household products, foods and beverages.
Parikh holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Marketing from NMIMS, Mumbai, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Osmania University, Hyderabad. His cross-category experience and proven track record in managing large, diverse businesses are expected to complement Havells’ pursuit of expanded reach and enhanced go-to-market capabilities across its portfolio of brands and products.
Havells’ leadershipteam will be watching closely how Parikh steers strategic priorities, particularly in strengthening P&L discipline, supply chain coordination, and omnichannel execution. As the company continues to push for stronger market presence and margin optimization, Parikh’s background in commercial transformation and international exposure could play a pivotal role in shaping Havells’ next phase of growth.