Prashant Pandey appointed Marketing Director for GSK Consumer Healthcare

Pandey takes over from Jayant Singh who will lead the Brazil business for the company

BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | December 16, 2014

Prashant Pandey

GSK Consumer Healthcare India has announced the appointment of Prashant Pandey as the Marketing Director. Pandey takes over from Jayant Singh who will now move to GSK Consumer Healthcare Brazil as Vice President and General Manager. The changes will come into effect from February 1, 2015.

A veteran at GSK, Pandey joined GSK CH India in 2008 as Marketing Head, Horlicks from JWT, where he spent many years in account planning & management. In his first assignment with GSK as Head, Horlicks, Pandey led several initiatives for driving accelerated growth on Base Horlicks and its different variants and extensions. In 2013, Pandey moved to his current role as Category Development Director, Family Nutrition ISC and set up and expanded the category team and drove innovation across the portfolio. In his new role Pandey will be a member of the India Leadership team, reporting into Zubair Ahmed, Managing Director, GSK Consumer Healthcare India.

Singh will be responsible for the strategy, growth and commercial execution of Brazil's Consumer Healthcare business. In his new role, Singh will report in to John Sayers, President, GSK Consumer Healthcare APL (Asia, Pacific and Latina).

Commenting on the change, Ahmed, Managing Director, GSK Consumer Healthcare India said, “Singh's contribution to the Indian sub-continent business has been remarkable. I am sure he will drive similar levels of performance in his new role. I am also delighted to welcome Pandey. His vast knowledge of the company and functional expertise are sure to bring in new dimensions to the team. I wish him all success”, added Ahmed

Jayant Singh

Singh said, “Leading the marketing function has been extremely gratifying and a great learning journey for me. From strengthening our product portfolio to ensuring unique yet simplified marketing solutions for our brands; each project reflects the hard work and dedication of the team here which makes me proud. Pandey comes in with years of experience with the brands which will further strengthen the GSK narrative and business in the years to come. I wish him all the best.”

Talking about his new role Pandey said, “It is indeed a great honour to be a part of the team that works on a diverse and successful portfolio like Horlicks, Boost, Eno, Iodex, Sensodyne etc and I am truly excited with the challenge of taking this journey forward. Singh has been instrumental in bringing new ideas and approach that continues to inspire the team. I wish him the very best in his new role.”

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