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ICICI Bank re-appoints Sandeep Bakhshi as MD and CEO
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has re-appointed Sandeep Bakhshi as managing director and chief executive officer, extending his tenure by two years from October 4, 2026 to October 3, 2028.
The move signals continuity at one of India’s largest private lenders, where Bakhshi has been steering the ship since October 2018. Under his watch, the bank has sharpened its focus on asset quality, tightened risk controls and quietly rebuilt confidence across both retail and corporate banking.
In a sector often rattled by sudden leadership changes, ICICI’s decision reads like a vote of calm assurance. The board’s endorsement reflects confidence in Bakhshi’s measured style and long-term vision, which have helped the bank balance growth with caution.
The re-appointment is subject to the usual approvals from the Reserve Bank of India and shareholders. If cleared, Bakhshi will continue to lead ICICI Bank into the next phase of its journey, with stability firmly on the agenda.
Sometimes, in banking as in life, the smartest move is simply to stay the course.
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Rohini Laya Venkateswaran named executive director at Gillette India
P&G veteran with two decades of experience steps into leadership role
NEW DELHI: Rohini Laya Venkateswaran has been appointed executive director at Gillette India Pvt. Ltd., bringing with her more than two decades of experience across sales, strategy and brand leadership within the consumer goods sector. In her new role, she will help steer the company’s strategic direction and growth while strengthening its footprint in the grooming and personal care category.
Venkateswaran joins the board after a long career at Procter & Gamble, where she spent nearly 21 years shaping sales strategy, building brands and driving market expansion across India and international markets.
Most recently, she served as chief sales officer for India at P&G. Prior to that, she was vice president and country manager for east gulf markets, overseeing operations in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar while also guiding sales strategy across the Gulf region, including the UAE.
Earlier in her career, she led sales strategy and planning for India while serving as marketing leader for brands such as Olay and Old Spice. During this stint, she focused on reshaping go-to-market channels and building awareness through digital, social and influencer-led campaigns to drive growth.
Her journey at P&G also included roles such as director sales strategy and planning leader India, associate director modern retail and ecommerce, regional manager for Delhi and Rajasthan, and several key account and trade marketing roles across the country. She also spent time in the United States working on the P&G Walmart international team, collaborating on global retail initiatives.
Venkateswaran holds an MBA in marketing from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from RV College of Engineering.
With her mix of sales acumen, brand-building experience and global exposure, Venkateswaran’s appointment signals a sharpened focus on growth and market leadership for Gillette India.
