Henkel Appoints Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India

Henkel, a Leading Adhesives and Consumer Brands Company, Appoints Pradhyumna Ingle as Country President for India.

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Based in Navi Mumbai, Pradhyumna will spearhead Henkel India’s growth strategy, strengthen its market presence, and accelerate innovation across its businesses while continuing in his global roles as Global Head – Infrastructure Protection & Repair and IMEA Head – Manufacturing & Maintenance within Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

Extensive Experience

With more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning India, Asia Pacific, North America, and the Middle East & Africa, Ingle has built a strong track record of driving business growth, leading acquisitions and integrations, developing high-performing teams, and advancing digital business models.

He succeeds S. Sunil Kumar, who led Henkel India for the past five years. Kumar will relocate to Dubai to take on an expanded role overseeing strategic projects across the IMEA region, while continuing as Director Packaging – IMEA.

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Commenting on the appointment, Ashraf Elafifi, IMEA President at Henkel, said India remains a key growth engine for the company globally. He added that Ingle’s blend of global expertise, deep market understanding, customer-centric approach, and proven leadership in business transformation makes him well-positioned to lead the next phase of Henkel India’s growth.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Pradhyumna said India is witnessing unprecedented economic and consumer transformation, fueled by investments in manufacturing, infrastructure, mobility, electronics, energy, and digital technologies.

He said Henkel is well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities through its strong brands, advanced technologies, and customer-focused innovation.

He also emphasized his commitment to strengthening Henkel’s market position, expanding local innovation capabilities, and delivering sustainable value for customers, employees, partners, and communities.

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Pradhyumna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from Government Engineering College, Ujjain, and an MBA from Institute of Management Studies, Indore.

About Henkel

Henkel is a Germany-headquartered global leader in adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, and consumer brands.

Operating in more than 120 countries, the company serves industrial and consumer markets through its Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands businesses, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, digitalization, and long-term value creation.

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