Procter & Gamble’s Healthcare Leadership Transition Analyzed

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care has announced a leadership change within its Healthcare division. Maithreyi Jagannathan is stepping down as Category Leader, Health Care, effective December 31st, 2025, due to her resignation. This transition marks the beginning of a new chapter with Tushar Gupta taking on the role, starting January 1st, 2026.

Key Points

• Tushar Gupta becomes Healthcare Category Leader, Jan 1, 2026.
• Maithreyi Jagannathan departs, effective Dec 31, 2025.
• Tushar Gupta: IIM Calcutta & Manipal Institute graduate.
• He previously led design in Asia, Middle East & Africa.
• Expertise built through Vicks & Zzzquil brand leadership.
• Focuses on enhancing brands through insights and innovation.

Tushar Gupta’s journey at P&G began in India as a Brand Manager for Vicks. He was crucial in improving how Vicks was presented to customers, consistently boosting sales. His work was then expanded to Singapore, where he managed design for the Asia, Middle East, and Africa regions.

Currently, Tushar Gupta oversees the brand design and communication for Vicks and Zzzquil within the Asia-Pacific region. He holds a Senior Director position and has a strong understanding of consumer needs, consistently driving successful product launches.

Throughout his tenure, Tushar Gupta has focused on improving the brands he leads. He has been particularly effective in strengthening brand identity through strategic investments in packaging, digital assets, and media, always grounded in deep consumer research. His commitment to excellent execution ensures impactful brand growth.

“Strategic leadership transitions optimize performance and ensure sustained growth within our vital healthcare portfolio.”