Reckitt has announced the appointment of Anandi Shankar as Regional Human Resources Director for South Asia, further strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates growth and capability-building across the region.

In her new role, Shankar will work closely with business leaders to enhance organisational capabilities, strengthen talent pipelines, and support Reckitt’s expansion efforts aimed at improving health and hygiene outcomes for more than 1.8 billion consumers across South Asia. Her mandate includes driving people strategy, leadership development, and a high-performance culture aligned with Reckitt’s purpose-led growth agenda.

Reckitt operates a strong portfolio of trusted and iconic brands, including Dettol, Harpic, Durex, and Vanish, which play a critical role in addressing everyday health, hygiene, and household needs across diverse markets in the region.

Before joining Reckitt, Shankar spent 21 years at Unilever, where she built a distinguished career across multiple strategic HR leadership roles. Her experience spans functions, categories, and global markets, bringing deep expertise in talent management, organisational transformation, and large-scale people initiatives.

CXO TechBOT wishes Anandi Shankar continued success in her new role at Reckitt.