Bajaj Consumer Care has announced the appointment of Naveen Pandey as its new Managing Director for a period of five years, starting June 24, 2025. The appointment was confirmed via a regulatory filing.
Pandey replaces Jaideep Nandi, who has held the MD position since July 1, 2020. Nandi’s tenure officially concludes on June 30, 2025.
Pandey brings with him over two decades of leadership experience across Indian and global businesses. He has worked with multinational corporations, Indian conglomerates, and private equity-backed companies, and is known for driving growth in complex, fast-changing environments.
He has held key roles spanning P&L ownership, strategic planning, marketing, sales, innovation, investor relations, and regulatory affairs. Notably, Pandey has served as the Managing Director of a listed company for two years, where he led business transformation and portfolio expansion through new product launches and deeper market penetration.
His leadership style is hands-on and execution-focused, with a strong on-ground presence. Known for his sharp understanding of consumer behaviour, Pandey has deep experience in the personal care industry and has consistently built high-performing teams.
In another leadership change, Aakash Gupta will take over as Head–Finance, effective July 1, 2025, replacing Richard D’Souza, who has resigned to explore external opportunities.
