Lakmé Lever elevates Siddhesh Upadhyay to COO to scale 450+ salon network
Effective April 2026, Upadhyay steps up from Head of Business to Chief Operating Officer at Lakmé Lever, the HUL salon arm. His remit: accelerate Lakmé Salons' expansion beyond 450 outlets, lift unit profitability, and sharpen customer and franchisee experience across India.
What happened
Lakmé Lever has elevated Siddhesh Upadhyay to Chief Operating Officer effective April 2026. Previously Head of Business overseeing 450+ Lakmé Salons across
Key facts
- 450+ salons
- April 2026
- 12-year tenure
Why this matters
A COO appointment focused on franchisee economics and footprint growth suggests Lakmé Lever is gearing up for accelerated M&A or partnership activity in adjacent beauty services—monitor for tuck-in salon chain acquisitions.
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