Havells India Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Vikas Gandhi as the new Business Head Electrical Consumer Division. Havells India has strengthed their leadership lineup as the growing consumer electrical business needs experienced leaders like Vikas to spearhead the operations of the electrical consumer division as their new Business Head. He has the mandate to lead the entire electrical consumer division towards growth.
An industry stalwart with over two decades of rich and diverse experience, Gandhi comes with a strong blend of strategic thinking, operational execution, and people leadership. His appointment comes at a time when Havells is sharpening its focus on innovation, portfolio expansion, and deeper market penetration in the consumer electricals segment.
Extensive Leadership Experience Across Leading Brands
Before moving to Havells, Vikas Gandhi held the position of President and Business Head at Livguard. At Livguard, he played an integral role in the growth and development of the business and brand. Before moving to Livguard, he was working for Usha International for more than eight years in the capacity of President and SBU Head, responsible for running various SBU strategies with profit and loss accountability. During his tenure at Usha International, his tenure saw great business restructuring and growth.
Earlier in his career, Gandhi held senior leadership roles across several global and Indian organisations, giving him wide exposure across consumer, industrial, and building products sectors.
Key Organisations in His Career Journey Include:
- ASSA ABLOY Group (Yale)
- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- AkzoNobel
- Procter & Gamble
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd
This broad experience has equipped him with deep insights into sales transformation, marketing strategy, channel development, and customer-centric growth models.
Role and Focus at Havells
As Business Head – Electrical Consumer Division, Vikas Gandhi will focus on:
- Driving category growth across electrical consumer products
- Strengthening Havells’ market leadership position
- Enhancing portfolio performance and profitability
- Aligning teams with long-term strategic goals
His appointment is expected to further reinforce Havells’ leadership bench and support the company’s next phase of growth in India’s competitive electrical consumer market.
With his proven track record across diverse sectors and organisations, Gandhi is well positioned to contribute meaningfully to Havells India’s continued success and evolution.





