Hansgrohe Group has announced the appointment of Abdulkader Bengali as managing director for its Indian operations.

Bengali joins the manufacturer of premium bathroom and kitchen solutions from Sintex BAPL, where he led the water management solutions division.

Thomas Stopper, vice president Asia, Hansgrohe Group, said, "We are delighted to welcome Abdulkader Bengali to the Hansgrohe family. His exceptional track record in transforming businesses and deep expertise in the Indian market make him the ideal leader to drive our continued expansion in this strategic region. Bengali's results-oriented approach and proven ability to scale operations align perfectly with our commitment to bringing world-class bathroom and kitchen solutions to Indian consumers."

Bengali has had stints with Pidilite Industries, AkzoNobel, Saint-Gobain and Voltas.