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Mukul Deoras

Mr. Mukul Deoras is the President of the Asia Pacific Division of Colgate-Palmolive. He was Chief Marketing Officer of ColgatePalmolive Company, USA from 2015 until 2018 and has also held several leadership positions such as President of the Asia Division, Managing Director for ColgatePalmolive (India) Ltd., and has led Colgate-Palmolive's Thailand business and Global Personal Care Marketing function. Before joining Colgate-Palmolive, Mr. Deoras held positions of increasing responsibility in marketing and sales at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. from 1984 to 2004. Mr. Deoras holds a postgraduate degree from IIM, Ahmedabad. He was appointed as Chairperson of the Company in September 2018.

Board Committees:

Member - Nomination & Remuneration Committee

No. of Board Meetings Attended in the Reporting
Period - Five

Prabha Narasimhan

Ms. Prabha Narasimhan, a distinguished leader in the consumergoods industry, was appointed as MD and CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. in 2022. Previously, she led the Home Care category at Hindustan Unilever(HUL) and served on its Leadership Team. Recognized for her strategic acumen and market understanding, she has consistently driven growth and innovation across various categories. At Colgate-Palmolive, she's spearheading transformative changes, emphasizing science-based innovation, digitization, and brand-building. An alumna of IIM Bangalore and Melbourne Business School, she's been featured in Business Today's 'Most Powerful Women in Business,' of 2023 Fortune India's 'Most Powerful Women' (2024, 2025), and Businessworld's BW MostInfluential Women 2025.

Board Committees:

Member - Risk Management Committee, ESG & CSR Committee, Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee

No. of Board Meetings Attended in the Reporting
Period - Five

Sukanya Kripalu

Ms. Sukanya Kripalu is a consultant in the fields of marketing, strategy, advertising, and market research. She has a rich and varied work experience with leading corporations like Nestle India Ltd., Cadbury India Ltd., and Kellogg's India. She was also the Chief Executive Officer of Quadra Advisory, a WPP group company. She is a graduate of St. Xavier's College and an alumnus of IIM Calcutta. She was appointed as a Director on the Company’s Board in June 2018.

Board Committees:

Chairperson - Nomination & Remuneration Committee

Member - Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee

No. of Board Meetings Attended in the Reporting
Period - Five

Sekhar Natarajan

Mr. Sekhar Natarajan, Managing Partner at M/s. S.N Consultants, has vast experience in the Agriculture and Rural sectors, contributing significantly to their growth. With a career spanning over three decades, he built Monsanto India as an organization leading growth and innovation in Indian agriculture. He also served as VP-Corporate Strategy at Monsanto, USA. He also advises local and international companies and private equity investors and works closely with industry forums on policy matters. A qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, he was appointed as a Director on the Company's Board in May 2020.

Board Committees:

Chairperson - Audit Committee

Member - ESG & Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, Risk Management Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee

No. of Board Meetings Attended in the Reporting
Period - Five

Gopika Pant

Ms. Gopika Pant, a Director on the Company’s Board since May 2020, is the founder of Indian Law Partners (ILP). With over 39 years of legal experience, she specializes in cross-border transactions, including restructurings, acquisitions, and project finance. Dual-qualified in India and New York, USA, she has advised major brands and handled significant deals like Times Bank's merger with HDFC Bank and projects with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. An alumnus of St. Stephen's College (BA Hons.), Delhi University (LLB), and Columbia University (LLM), Ms. Pant is also an environmentalist, public speaker, and author of numerous articles.

Board Committees:

Chairperson - Risk Management Committee

Member - Audit Committee, Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee

No. of Board Meetings Attended in the Reporting
Period - Five

Dr. Indu Bhushan

Dr. Indu Bhushan, appointed on the Company's Board since July 2023, brings extensive experience from public service and international development. He served 9 years in the Indian Administrative Service and was a Senior Economist at the World Bank before joining the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1997. At ADB, he held key roles including Director General of the East Asia and Strategy and Policy Departments, playing a pivotal role in engagements with China and Japan. In 2018, Dr. Bhushan became the first CEO of Ayushman Bharat, establishing the National Health Authority and leading the ambitious National Digital Health Mission. He holds a Ph.D. in Health Economics from Johns Hopkins University, a B.Tech from IIT BHU, a Postgraduate Diploma from IIT Delhi, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Board Committees:

Chairperson - ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

Member - Risk Management Committee, Audit Committee

No. of Board Meetings Attended in the Reporting
Period - Five

Sanjay Gupta

Mr. Sanjay Gupta, appointed on the Company's Board in January 2024, is the Country Head and Vice President of Google APAC. He has led teams that help businesses grow by leveraging digital tools, focusing on SMEs, women entrepreneurs, and start-ups. Before joining Google in 2020, Mr. Gupta was Managing Director of Star and Disney India, where he expanded traditional TV content to digital platforms via Hotstar and built Star's sports division. His career began at Hindustan Unilever, leading marketing for Oral and Home Care, followed by a role as Chief Marketing Officer at Bharti Airtel. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta and Delhi College of Engineering, he actively mentors and serves on advisory committees.

Board Committees:

Chairperson - Stakeholders' Relationship Committee

Member - Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee

No. of Board Meetings Attended in the Reporting
Period - Three

M.S. Jacob

As the Chief Financial Officer Mr. Jacob provides overall financial leadership including on Investor Relations matters. He joined CPIL in 1995 in the Continuous Improvement Group. Over 30 years at Colgate, he has served through leadership roles in Finance at Colgate-Palmolive Company's subsidiaries in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia as well as at the Asia Pacific Division Headquartered at Hong Kong. His last assignment was as the Finance Director of Colgate-Palmolive Malaysia. He was appointed as a Whole-time Director on the Company’s Board in October 2016.

Board Committees:

Member - Stakeholders' Relationship Committee, Risk Management Committee

No. of Board Meetings Attended in the Reporting
Period - Five

Surender Sharma

Mr. Surender Sharma is the Vice President – Legal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company. He leads the Legal and Secretarial Team in advising the business on legal compliance, devising and implementing litigation strategy, as well as issues of ethics and corporate governance in a dynamic regulatory environment. He joined the Company in October 2017 and has over 25 years of experience across leading companies in the areas of legal, secretarial, and corporate affairs. Recently, he completed a short-term assignment with Colgate-Palmolive (UK) while continuing his responsibilities as a Board member and Compliance Officer. Priorto joining Colgate, Mr. Sharma was associated with reputed organisations such as Marico, Reckitt Benckiser, and Maruti Suzuki. He holds a Bachelorof Laws degree from the University of Delhi and is a fellow memberof the Institute ofCompany Secretaries of India (ICSI). He was appointed to the Company's Board in May 2020 and as a Company Secretary in February 2022.

Board Committees:

Member - Risk Management Committee

No. of Board Meetings Attended in the Reporting
Period - Five