Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has appointed Priya Nair as its new CEO and Managing Director, effective August 1, 2025. She will become the first woman to lead the company in its 92-year history. Nair, who joined HUL in 1995, has held several key roles in sales and marketing, including brand manager for Dove, Rin, and Comfort. She holds degrees from Sydenham College, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, and Harvard Business School. Currently serving as President of Unilever’s Beauty and Wellbeing division, she previously held the role of Global Chief Marketing Officer for the same segment. Analysts believe her deep experience and leadership will help HUL navigate rising competition and accelerate digital transformation. Nair will succeed Rohit Jawa, who steps down on July 31, 2025, after leading HUL for over two years. Brokerage firms like Nomura and Macquarie expect her appointment to strengthen HUL’s focus on growth, particularly in the Beauty segment.
first published: Jul 12, 2025 12:31 pm
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