Aasif Malbari Appointed MD and CEO of Godrej Consumer Products
Godrej Consumer Products Limited has appointed Aasif Malbari as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 12, 2026. He succeeds Sudhir Sitapati, whose resignation followed a recent reappointment. Vishal Kedia has been named Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Key takeaways
- Aasif Malbari is the new Managing Director and CEO of Godrej Consumer Products, effective August 12, 2026.
- The appointment follows the resignation of Sudhir Sitapati.
- Vishal Kedia has been appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
What Happened
Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) announced that Aasif Malbari will take over as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer starting August 12, 2026. This follows the resignation of Sudhir Sitapati, who had been leading the company since October 2021. Malbari's prior role was Global Chief Financial Officer and President of Godrej Africa & GCPL International.
Vishal Kedia has been appointed as the Interim Chief Financial Officer. Kedia will continue his existing responsibilities as Head of Strategy, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Investor Relations while undertaking the interim CFO duties. His appointment was made on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee.
Background
Malbari brings nearly three decades of experience in finance, supply chain, and general management. Before joining GCPL in 2023, he held positions at Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and spent a significant period at Hindustan Unilever. Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson of GCPL, stated that Malbari's financial expertise and experience in transforming the Africa business make him well-suited for GCPL's future growth.
Kedia has been with the Godrej Group since November 2016, progressing through various roles across the company's businesses in India, Indonesia, Africa, and Latin America. His experience includes corporate strategy, financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations.
Key Facts
- Aasif Malbari appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) effective August 12, 2026.
- Sudhir Sitapati resigned as MD and CEO.
- Vishal Kedia appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer.
- Malbari previously served as GCPL's Global Chief Financial Officer and President of Godrej Africa & GCPL International.
- Kedia holds the position of Head–Strategy, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Investor Relations.
- Nisaba Godrej is the Executive Chairperson of GCPL.
- Sitapati had led GCPL since October 2021.
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