Sudhakar Jagdale named director of global analytics, data and BI at Colgate

MUMBAI: Colgate-Palmolive has elevated Sudhakar Jagdale to director, global analytics, data and business intelligence, marking a significant milestone in his nearly two-decade journey with the company.

Effective April 2026, Jagdale steps into a global leadership role where he will oversee the company’s analytics and business intelligence strategy, with a clear focus on strengthening data-driven decision-making across markets.

His promotion caps a 19-year career at Colgate-Palmolive, during which he has held a range of roles spanning business analytics, data architecture and global IT. From joining as an executive trainee in 2007 to leading complex analytics functions, Jagdale has been closely involved in shaping the company’s digital and data transformation efforts.

In his most recent role as senior manager for data and architecture in global analytics and insights, he worked on advancing enterprise data capabilities and aligning analytics with business outcomes. His earlier stints across Colgate Business Services and global IT helped build a strong foundation in both technical and strategic aspects of data.

Jagdale’s elevation reflects the growing importance of analytics in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, where real-time insights and predictive intelligence are becoming central to competitiveness. In his new role, he is expected to drive the integration of advanced analytics into core operations, from supply chains to consumer engagement.

Beyond his corporate experience, Jagdale has continued to invest in upskilling, recently completing an advanced management programme in business analytics from the Indian School of Business. He holds a degree in electronics engineering from the University of Mumbai and began his career with Hind Rectifiers Ltd.

As companies double down on data as a competitive edge, Jagdale’s appointment signals Colgate-Palmolive’s intent to keep analytics at the heart of its global strategy.