Castrol India Ltd has appointed Kedar Lele as its new Managing Director. Kedar joins the company after an impressive two-decade career at Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), where he most recently held the position of Executive Director, Sales & Customer Development, South Asia. With his extensive experience in leading high-performing teams, driving growth, and fostering innovation, Kedar is expected to play a critical role in guiding Castrol India’s future within the dynamic automotive and lubricants industry.
Rakesh Makhija, Chairman, Castrol India Ltd, stated, “We are delighted to welcome Kedar to Castrol India. His vast experience in driving growth and leading large teams in complex markets makes him an outstanding choice to lead Castrol India. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Sandeep for his exceptional leadership over the past few years. His contributions have been invaluable in strengthening our position in the market, and we wish him success in his new global role.”
Kedar Lele, Managing Director, Castrol India Ltd expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Castrol is a widely recognised brand in the lubricants industry, and I am very excited to lead Castrol India in its next leg of growth and transformation. A key priority for me will be to continue to expand our portfolio coupled with effective deployment models to drive business growth. We will continue to use our trusted brand, innovative product portfolio and cutting-edge technology to stay at the forefront of India’s mobility sector. My experience of working with different categories and geographies has prepared me well to build winning teams while cultivating a spirit of innovation and discipline of execution excellence that aligns with Castrol’s ambitious growth plans.”
With Kedar Lele at the helm, Castrol India is poised for continued growth, maintaining its commitment to innovation and excellence, and reinforcing its market leadership in the Indian subcontinent.