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Prakash Iyer is Kimberly-Clark MD
MUMBAI: Kimberly-Clark has roped in Prakash Iyer as managing director of Kimberley Clark Lever, a 50:50 joint
venture between Kimberly-Clark Corporation, of USA and Hindustan Lever.
Iyer takes over from Rajeev Mohan who is retiring from the company after a stint of over 30 years stretched across USA and Indian in multiple functions and roles.
Iyer says, “I am looking forward to my new innings with Kimberly-Clark. I hope to take our brands Huggies and Kotex to greater heights by tapping unexplored segments of the hygiene market and creating a stronger connect with Indian consumers.”
Based out of Pune, Iyer will be responsible for growing the business and the category in India. He will also be part of the regional leadership team of South Asian Developing & Emerging Countries comprising India, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Indonesia.
Incidentally, Iyer started his career with Hindustan Lever (now Hindustan Unilever) as a management trainee. Prior to this, Iyer was Future group CEO and was responsible for the company‘s loyalty business.
Brands
Devyani International names Sandeep Anand, Robinder Singh in key roles
Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee businesses see leadership refresh from April
MUMBAI: Devyani International has strengthened its senior leadership bench with a fresh set of appointments across its key brands, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee, signalling a sharper focus on growth and brand momentum.
The company has appointed Sandeep Anand as chief marketing officer and business head for Pizza Hut. His appointment, approved by the board via a circular resolution on April 3, follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Anand will officially step into the role on April 6, 2026.
He takes over from Vijay Gogate, who currently serves as chief executive officer for Pizza Hut within the company’s operations. The move marks a strategic transition as the brand looks to sharpen its marketing and business playbook in a competitive quick service restaurant market.
Anand brings over two decades of experience across the food and FMCG sectors, with a strong track record in brand building and innovation. His career spans roles at major consumer-facing companies including Domino’s, Zydus Wellness, Zomato, GSK Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt and Ranbaxy, giving him a well-rounded perspective on both scale and agility.
Alongside this, Robinder Singh has been appointed business head for Costa Coffee and the company’s airport operations. He too will assume his new role on April 6, bringing more than 18 years of experience in operations, business expansion and customer experience transformation.
The twin appointments come at a time when Devyani International is doubling down on leadership depth to steer its portfolio through evolving consumer preferences and heightened competition. With fresh faces at the helm of two key verticals, the company appears set to brew up its next phase of growth with renewed energy.
