Hansgrohe Group, a Black Forest-based manufacturer of premium bathroom and kitchen solutions, today appointed Abdulkader Bengali as Managing Director for its India operations, effective 18, August 2025.
As per the company, the appointment marks a significant strategic move as the company accelerates its growth in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
Bengali brings exceptional credentials to his new role, with over 26+ years of distinguished leadership in the construction and building materials industry. In his most recent role as Senior Vice President at Sintex BAPL, he led the Water Management Solutions division with ambitious targets of growth. His track record of delivering results is exemplified by his previous tenure as Chief Operating Officer of ALP Aeroflex, where he orchestrated a remarkable business transformation.
His expertise in business turnarounds has been consistently demonstrated across multiple organisations. Additionally, his experience leading Owens Corning’s India and SAARC operations brings valuable international market perspective to his new role.
As per the company, Bengali’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Hansgrohe India as the company seeks to capitalise on India’s rapidly expanding bathroom fittings market. Bengali’s proven expertise in P&L management, sales excellence, and operational optimisation position him ideally to lead Hansgrohe’s strategic expansion in this high-growth market environment.
With Abdulkader Bengali at the helm of Indian operations, Hansgrohe is well-positioned to strengthen its market presence and deliver continued growth in this key strategic region.
Thomas Stopper, Vice President Asia, Hansgrohe Group, expressed his confidence in the appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Abdulkader Bengali to the Hansgrohe family. His exceptional track record in transforming businesses and deep expertise in the Indian market make him the ideal leader to drive our continued expansion in this strategic region. Bengali’s results-oriented approach and proven ability to scale operations align perfectly with our commitment to bringing world-class bathroom and kitchen solutions to Indian consumers.”
