Kedar Lele Takes the Helm at Castrol India as New Managing Director

Castrol India Ltd has appointed Kedar Lele as its Managing Director starting November 1, succeeding Sandeep Sangwan. Lele, with two decades of experience at Hindustan Unilever Ltd, is expected to drive growth and innovation in the evolving automotive and lubricants industry.

Castrol India Ltd has announced the appointment of Kedar Lele as its new Managing Director, effective November 1. This leadership change comes as Sandeep Sangwan transitions to his new role as Global Chief Marketing Officer at the company's headquarters in London.

Kedar Lele joins Castrol India from Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), where he spent 20 years honing his expertise in sales, customer development, and leadership in the South Asian market. His strategic insights and experience are expected to lead Castrol India towards new growth opportunities and innovation within the automotive and lubricants sectors.

Rakesh Makhija, Chairman of Castrol India, expressed confidence in Lele's leadership, highlighting his capability to steer the company in complex markets. Lele is set to bring a fresh vision to Castrol India, aligning with the company's aspirations for growth and adaptability in an evolving industry.

(With inputs from agencies.)