Henkel has announced the appointment of Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India, underscoring the company’s focus on strengthening its presence in one of its most dynamic and strategically significant markets. Based in Navi Mumbai, Mr Ingle will lead Henkel’s growth agenda in India while continuing to hold his global responsibilities as Head of Infrastructure Protection & Repair and Regional Head of Manufacturing & Maintenance for India, the Middle East, and Africa within Henkel Adhesive Technologies.
The leadership transition comes as India continues to emerge as a major driver of global economic growth, supported by expanding industrial activity, infrastructure development, manufacturing investments, and a rapidly evolving consumer landscape. Henkel views the market as a key contributor to its long-term growth strategy and innovation ambitions.
With more than 25 years of professional experience across multiple international markets, Mr Ingle brings extensive expertise in business transformation, market expansion, organizational development, and customer engagement. During his career, he has led growth initiatives across India, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East and Africa, helping organizations strengthen market positions and build high-performing teams.
In his new role, Mr Ingle succeeds S. Sunil Kumar, who has led Henkel’s India operations over the past five years. Mr Kumar will relocate to Dubai to assume broader regional responsibilities, focusing on strategic initiatives across the India, Middle East and Africa region while continuing in his leadership role within the company’s packaging business.
Announcing the appointment, Ashraf Elafifi, President, India, Middle East and Africa Region at Henkel, said India remains a critical growth market for the company’s global operations. He noted that Ingle’s international experience, understanding of customer needs, and ability to drive transformation position him strongly to lead the next phase of growth in the country.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Ingle said India is experiencing a period of significant economic and industrial transformation, creating opportunities across sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, mobility, electronics, energy, and digital technologies. “Henkel is well positioned to contribute to this growth through its technology leadership, strong customer relationships, and innovation capabilities. I look forward to working closely with our teams and partners to strengthen our market presence, expand local innovation, and deliver sustainable value for customers and stakeholders,” he said.
Henkel has maintained a longstanding presence in India through its Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands businesses. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities, innovation centres, application laboratories, and customer engagement hubs across the country. With a workforce of more than 1,700 employees, Henkel continues to invest in advanced technologies, local innovation, and talent development to support customers across a broad range of industries and applications.
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