Gillette India has named Kapil Sharma as Vice President and Category Head – Grooming, effective August 1, 2025. A P&G veteran with over 20 years of global experience, Kapil returns to India to lead the grooming business, succeeding Abhishek Desai, who moves to a regional leadership role in Dubai.
Kapil, an alumnus of S.P. Jain and IET Lucknow, has held key roles in digital commerce, brand strategy, and global sales. Desai, during his tenure, drove strong double-digit growth for Gillette and strengthened its leadership in the razors category.