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Hindustan Unilever appoints Priya Nair as CEO and MD, Chairman says, 'Her deep understanding...'
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Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Priya Nair as the CEO and Managing Director, effective August 1, 2025. Currently serving as President of Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever, Nair joined HUL in 1995 and has held various significant roles in sales and marketing. She will replace Rohit Jawa, who steps down on July 31, 2025. Chairman Nitin Paranjpe expressed confidence in Nair's leadership to elevate HUL's performance further.
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Priya Nair different from HUL’s previous chiefs: Unilever global CEO Fernando Fernandez on leadership rejig
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6d ago
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Unilever has reshuffled its leadership in India, appointing Priya Nair as the first female managing director and CEO of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). She replaces Rohit Jawa, who had a two-year tenure. This change aims to boost India as a key revenue growth driver alongside the US. Nair brings a global perspective, crucial for overcoming HUL's recent sales slowdown. The company is focusing on expansions, startup acquisitions, and leveraging digital platforms for growth.
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Unilever bets top dollar on India, US for growth
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1m ago
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Unilever plans to invest significantly in the US and India, its two largest markets, to leverage its global scale and improve growth. New CEO Priya Nair will lead the Indian unit, Hindustan Unilever, focusing on adapting the portfolio to market needs and expanding in quick commerce sectors. Despite past slowdowns, India's market potential remains strong, with expectations for faster growth in the coming months, driven by portfolio transformation and e-commerce expansion.
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HUL gets first woman CEO, but India Inc still far from gender parity at the top
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2m ago
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Hindustan Unilever appointed Priya Nair as its first female CEO in its 92-year history, highlighting the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles in India's corporate sector. Despite efforts toward gender diversity, only a small percentage of NSE-listed companies have female CEOs. Factors such as workplace biases, lack of supportive policies, and cultural expectations contribute to the slow progress in achieving gender parity. Structural barriers, including skill gaps and work-life balance challenges, also hinder women's rise to top leadership.
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Flipkart appoints Reliance Industries’ Seema Nair as HR head
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11m ago
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Flipkart, owned by Walmart, has appointed Seema Nair as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to oversee the HR function for the company. Nair brings extensive experience from her previous roles at Reliance Industries, Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages, and Cisco Systems. This announcement comes ahead of Flipkart's annual festival season sales and follows the exit of four senior vice presidents earlier this year. Flipkart has also expanded its supply chain network by launching 11 new fulfillment centers to meet growing demand.
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L Catterton partners Sanjiv Mehta for India investment venture
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1y ago
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Global investment firm L Catterton has partnered with former Hindustan Unilever executive Sanjiv Mehta to launch an India-focused joint venture. Mehta, who served as CEO and managing director of Hindustan Unilever, will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the new venture from April 2024. The move reflects L Catterton's commitment to investing in India's consumer businesses given the country's large population and promising GDP growth. L Catterton manages around $35bn of equity capital across private equity, credit, and real estate platforms.
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J&K Bank appoints veteran banker S Krishnan as non-executive chairman
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15d ago
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J&K Bank's board has approved the appointment of S Krishnan as its non-executive chairman, effective until March 26, 2028, pending RBI approval. Previously an independent director at the bank, Krishnan has served as MD & CEO of Punjab & Sind Bank and, following retirement, as MD & CEO of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank. With over four decades of banking experience, Krishnan holds a postgraduate degree in Commerce and is a qualified Cost Accountant.
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CDPQ-backed Edelweiss ARC appoints insider as interim MD and CEO
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5m ago
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Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company appointed Mythili Balasubramanian as interim MD and CEO, following RBI approval. Balasubramanian, with over 40 years in banking and insolvency, will serve until September 30. Her appointment comes after the RBI rejected reappointment of former MD and CEO Raj Kumar Bansal. Edelweiss ARC, backed by Canadian pension fund CDPQ, manages Rs 28,000 crore in assets. The company plans to explore international opportunities and potential public listing in coming years.
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Sona Comstar appoints Sunjay Kapur's wife Priya Sachdev as non-executive director
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1m ago
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Shareholders of Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd approved Priya Sachdev Kapur's appointment as a non-executive director. Priya, widow of the late chairman Sunjay Kapur, was initially appointed as an Additional Director on June 23, 2025. The appointment was confirmed at the annual general meeting on July 25. Rani Kapur, Sunjay's mother, objected to the timing, alleging that it was conducted during a period of family grief, but the AGM proceeded legally.
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Swiggy appoints chief growth and marketing officer
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1y ago
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Food and grocery delivery platform Swiggy has hired Ashwath Swaminathan as the chief growth and marketing officer as the company strengthens its leadership in preparation for its initial public offering. Most recently, Swaminathan served as the vice president of the oral care and deodorants business at FMCG firm Hindustan Unilever Limited.
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HUL appoints Vivek Mittal as Executive Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs
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9m ago
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Vivek Mittal has been appointed as the Executive Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). He will join the company's management committee in March 2025, taking over from Dev Bajpai, who had announced his early retirement in October. Currently the Global General Counsel at Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Mittal has over 25 years of experience in various industries including pharma, consumer goods, and finance. HUL CEO Rohit Jawa expressed confidence in Mittal's abilities to drive legal function growth and transformation at HUL.
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