Castrol India Limited, a leading lubricant manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Kedar Lele as its new Managing Director, effective 1 November 2024. Kedar joins Castrol India after an illustrious two decade-long career at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), where he last served as the Executive Director of the company, responsible for Sales & Customer Development, South Asia. With his deep expertise in leading high-performing teams, driving growth, and fostering innovation, Kedar is set to play a pivotal role in steering Castrol India’s future in the evolving automotive and lubricants industry.
Commenting on the appointment, Rakesh Makhija, Chairman, Castrol India Limited, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kedar to the Castrol India. His vast experience in driving growth and leading large teams in complex markets makes him an outstanding choice to lead Castrol India. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Sandeep for his exceptional leadership over the past few years.
His contributions have been invaluable in strengthening our position in the market, and we wish him success in his new global role.” Reflecting on his experience in the City of Pearls, as product lead and B2B Brand Manager for Monster.com over two decades ago, Kedar Lele, Managing Director, Castrol India Limited, said, “Hyderabad has always held a special place in my heart, as it played a pivotal role in shaping my approach to building strong customer relationships and the importance.