Mumbai, July 11, 2025: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India’s leading FMCG company, today announced the appointment of Priya Nair as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective August 1, 2025. Nair, currently President, Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever, will also join the Board of HUL, subject to necessary approvals, while continuing her role as a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE).
Priya Nair brings with her three decades of experience at HUL and Unilever. She began her career with the company in 1995, taking on pivotal roles in sales and marketing across Home Care, Beauty & Wellbeing, and Personal Care. She previously served as Executive Director, Home Care at HUL (2014–2020), followed by Executive Director, Beauty & Personal Care (2020–2022), before moving to global roles within Unilever. As the Global Chief Marketing Officer and later President of Beauty & Wellbeing, she led one of Unilever’s fastest-growing businesses, driving innovation and consumer engagement across geographies.
Nair succeeds Rohit Jawa, who will step down as CEO and MD on July 31, 2025, concluding a successful tenure marked by strategic transformation and resilient growth. Jawa took over leadership in 2023 and steered the company through challenging macroeconomic conditions, introducing the ‘ASPIRE’ strategy focused on reshaping HUL’s portfolio and expanding into high-growth categories and channels.
Jawa’s distinguished 37-year career at Unilever included prominent leadership positions such as EVP – North Asia, Chair – Unilever China, and Chair – Unilever Philippines. He will now move on to explore new personal and professional opportunities.
Nitin Paranjpe, Chairman of HUL, expressed appreciation for Rohit Jawa’s contributions: “On behalf of the Board of HUL, I would like to thank Rohit for leading the business through tough market conditions and strengthening its foundations for success. The Company took decisive actions to sharpen the portfolio and further stepped up its market leadership over the last two years. I wish him the very best for the next chapter in his life.”
Welcoming Priya Nair to her new role, Paranjpe added, “Priya has had an outstanding career in HUL and Unilever. I am certain that with her deep understanding of the Indian market and excellent track record, Priya will take HUL to the next level of performance.”
This leadership transition marks a significant moment for HUL as it gears up to navigate the future with a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation under Priya Nair’s leadership.
