Navaneel Kar Appointed as Director General of IPM India

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Jan.12.2024
Navaneel Kar Appointed as Director General of IPM India
Philip Morris International (PMI) has appointed Navaneel Kar as the Managing Director of its Indian subsidiary IPM India.

According to international media reports, Philip Morris International has appointed Navaneel Kar as the Managing Director of its Indian subsidiary, IPM India.

 

Prior to this, Karl served as the Sales President at Tata Consumer Products. He will report directly to Ankur Modi, the Cluster Head for South Asia and Indochina.

 

Carl has over 25 years of professional experience and has worked for renowned brands such as ITC and Tata Motors in India. He has successfully led teams and organizations in various categories and channels within the food, tobacco, personal care, and beverage sectors.

 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a statement, "I am pleased to welcome Navaneel Kaul as the Managing Director of IPM India. Kaul has demonstrated outstanding leadership and competence throughout his career. His entrepreneurial spirit and learning mindset will be crucial for propelling our Indian business into the next phase of growth.

 

Carl said: "I am thrilled to take on this new position at such an exciting moment and contribute to the company's growth and overall success. I am looking forward to working with the team, leveraging our competitive advantage, and simultaneously fostering an inclusive, diverse, and progressive work environment.

 

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