Gulf Oil appoints Biresh Singh as SVP, Driving Business Transformation

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. (GOLIL), a leading player in the Indian lubricants market, today announced the appointment of Mr. Biresh Singh as Senior Vice President – Channel Sales. With an illustrious career spanning 26 years in lubricant industry across sales, strategy, and business transformation, Mr. Singh brings a wealth of expertise in channel management, business development, and sales transformation, having held leadership positions at Castrol India.

In his new role, Singh will be responsible for driving Gulf Oil’s B2C channel expansion strategy, enhancing route-to-market (RTM) efficiencies, and leveraging digital solutions to optimize sales performance. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as Gulf Oil focuses on strengthening its marketing ecosystem to meet the evolving demands of India’s automotive and industrial sectors.

Singh joins Gulf Oil with an extensive track record in the lubricants space where he has played a pivotal role in sales transformation initiatives, executing  strategic roadmaps and has worked closely with global and country-level stakeholders to enhance top-line and bottom-line performance.  He comes with an experience of leading RTM transformation efforts, working with top consulting firms to develop and implement a future-ready sales model focused on digital enablement and operational efficiency. In his earlier leadership roles Mr. Singh has also headed key regional markets, managing large business units with revenues exceeding INR 1,000 crore.

Commenting on the appointment, Ravi Chawla, Managing Director & CEO, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd., said - "We are delighted to welcome Biresh Singh to the Gulf Oil family. His deep expertise in channel sales, sales transformation, and digital integration aligns perfectly with our vision of strengthening our go-to-market strategy. With our expanding presence across automotive, infrastructure, and industrial sectors aligning with India’s growth story, we have an exceptional opportunity to revolutionize and future-proof our channel sales strategy. As the lubricants industry continues to evolve, Biresh’s leadership will play a crucial role in expanding our channel footprint and driving sustainable business growth."

Speaking about his new role, Biresh Singh said – "I am thrilled to join Gulf at such a pivotal moment as the brand reshapes its marketing approach and leads the way in product innovation with customers at the core. I look forward to leveraging my experience in sales transformation, digital adoption, and strategic execution to enhance Gulf Oil’s market reach and deepen customer engagement." 

Singh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and has completed an MDP program at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA). He was also a part of BP’s Career Accelerator Program (CAPS), a prestigious global leadership development initiative.

His appointment reflects Gulf Oil’s commitment to strengthening its sales leadership and channel management capabilities, ensuring the company continues to drive market penetration, customer engagement, and business excellence in an increasingly competitive industry.