L’ORÉAL INDIA APPOINTS Raagjeet Garg AS Director – Consumer Products Division

Mumbai, XX April 2024 - L’Oréal India, today announced the appointment of Raagjeet Garg as Director – Consumer Products Division (CPD). He will take over from Pankaj Sharma, who has been elevated to Managing Director - Consumer Products Division, L’Oréal Australia and New Zealand.

In his new role, Raagjeet will be responsible for the accelerated growth of L’Oréal India CPD which houses L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, and NYX Professional Makeup. He will lead the company’s initiatives on market growth strategies such as developing innovative product offerings, ensuring effective marketing and distribution, delivering on both valorisation and democratisation missions.

Commenting on the appointment, Aseem Kaushik, Managing Director, L’Oréal India, said, “I am delighted to welcome back Raagjeet as Director, Consumer Products Division in India. His marketing and business prowess will strengthen our vision to be India’s beauty advisor. Raagjeet brings a pioneering spirit and data driven mindset that will support the transformation of L’Oréal India into a leading Beauty Tech company.

Over the last four years, Pankaj Sharma has played a vital role in shaping our strategic omni-channel direction and growth of our consumer products’ portfolio. He has a proven track record of leading teams to provide exceptional innovation and experiences for our consumers. We wish him success in his new assignment.”

Raagjeet has over 20 years of experience in personal care and beauty. He joined L’Oréal in May 2009, and successfully launched Garnier Men in India. Subsequently, went on to lead L’Oréal Paris in India where he developed the Ecommerce business for the brand, ensuring a double-digit growth through his tenure. Raagjeet had a stint with L’Oréal Australia in 2019 as the L’Oréal Paris General Manager and then moved to L’Oréal Vietnam as the Business Head - Consumer Products Division.

Raagjeet Garg, Director - Consumer Products Division, L’Oréal India, said, “India is where I began my career with the L’Oréal Groupe and I’m happy to be back. It is an exciting time to be here, given the growing possibilities of the Indian beauty industry. There is a strong consumption need for science backed and sustainable innovations. As I take on this role, I look forward to elevating standards, inspire trust, and redefine possibilities in the ever-evolving landscape of beauty in India.”

About L’Oréal India:

L’Oréal India celebrates its 30th year as a wholly-owned subsidiary of L’Oréal S.A. since 1994. Today, L’Oréal India is present in all distribution channels with 26 brands, available in mass market channels (L’Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup); in hair and beauty salons (L’Oréal Professionnel, Matrix, Kérastase, Redken); in selective distribution (Kiehl’s, Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent,),CeraVe in pharmacy and chemist channels, and fragrances sold via L’Oréal International Distribution (Ralph Lauren, Armani, Prada, Valentino, Diesel, Viktor & Rolf, Maison Margiela, Mugler, Azzaro, Guy Laroche…)

L’Oréal India employs over 1,800 people across its headquarters in Mumbai, four regional offices, two manufacturing facilities in Chakan (Maharashtra) and Baddi (Himachal Pradesh), and Research and Innovation facilities in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Website: www.loreal.co.in, Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.