Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has appointed Priya Nair as its new CEO and MD, succeeding Rohit Jawa, who will step down on July 31, 2025. Nair will serve a five-year term, subject to shareholder and statutory approvals, and join the HUL Board while continuing her role in Unilever’s global leadership.
Nair, who began her HUL journey in 1995, has held several key roles across Home Care, Beauty & Wellbeing, and Personal Care. She currently serves as President, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever.
Rohit Jawa, who led HUL since 2023, will move on to pursue new opportunities after a strong two-year stint marked by strategic growth and transformation.
Chairman Nitin Paranjpe thanked Jawa for his leadership and welcomed Nair, expressing confidence in her ability to drive HUL’s future growth.