Karandeep Singh Duggal has been appointed as Region Head – Central India at Reckitt, a global leader in consumer health and hygiene. In this new strategic role, he will oversee business operations across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, managing all channel functions including General Trade, Modern Trade, E-commerce, and Cash & Carry.
In addition to leading a large cross-functional workforce of over 120 Reckitt employees, 194 distributors, and 800+ field personnel, Duggal has also been inducted into Reckitt India’s Sales Leadership Team, where he will focus on driving sustainable growth across key categories and routes to market.
Prior to joining Reckitt, Duggal spent close to five years at Unilever, most recently serving as Consumer Cluster Head (Sales Director) for Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. There, he managed a $600 million business, overseeing 260 distributors and over 200,000 retail outlets. Under his leadership, the cluster recorded double-digit growth for four consecutive years, earned strong market share gains, and achieved a 97% engagement score—one of the highest at HUL. He was also named among HUL’s CD Top 50 Leaders for his contributions.
Before Unilever, Duggal held multiple roles over eight years at GSK Consumer Healthcare, including Senior Marketing Manager – Innovations, where he led the company’s largest-ever launch with Active Horlicks and drove over 80% of innovation sales in the Family Nutrition segment. His leadership across the High Science Nutrition portfolio helped deliver strong double-digit growth, backed by impactful product launches and digital-first campaigns.
Duggal began his career at GSK as a Key Accounts Manager, steadily advancing through brand and portfolio leadership roles, handling products like Horlicks Biscuits, Foodles, and Horlicks Oats. His award-winning campaigns, including the celebrated #OathToHealth, earned industry recognition at national advertising events.
Earlier, he spent over two years at a global food company, starting as a Management Trainee and rising to Area Sales Manager – South Bengal, where he made foundational contributions to frontline sales and team development.
Duggal’s appointment signals Reckitt’s continued focus on strengthening its leadership bench and enhancing its execution across markets in India’s central region.
