Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) has reappointed Sudhir Sitapati as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a further term of five years, beginning October 18, 2026. The reappointment is subject to shareholder approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.
In a regulatory filing, the company mentioned that Sitapati has been serving as MD and CEO since 2021 and currently oversees the company’s strategic direction and transformation initiatives across its health and beauty business in emerging markets. Before joining GCPL, he spent more than 20 years at Unilever, working across India, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. His last role at Hindustan Unilever was Executive Director for Foods and Refreshments.
Apart from his executive responsibilities, Sitapati currently serves as Chair of the CII FMCG Committee and has previously co-chaired the CII National Committee on Food Processing. He is also the author of The CEO Factory and is associated with Us Paar, a performing arts residency initiative.
Separately, the company announced that Nadir Godrej will retire from the board as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director with effect from the close of business hours on August 7, 2026. In a letter addressed to the board, Nadir Godrej said he would be turning 75 in August 2026 and had decided to step down from the position.
In his letter to the board, Godrej said it had been a privilege to serve the company and thanked the leadership team for their partnership over the years. He also expressed confidence in the company’s future leadership and said he would continue to support the organisation when required. The move marks a board level transition while the company continues with its existing executive management structure.
