Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Priya Nair Becomes HUL’s First Woman CEO & MD
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced that Priya Nair, currently President, Beauty and Well-Being, Unilever, will be appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, HUL, effective August 1, 2025. She will be the first woman CEO and MD of the FMCG major.
She will also join the HUL Board, subject to necessary approvals, and continue to be a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive.
Rohit Jawa will step down as CEO and MD on July 31, 2025 to pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional journey, the company said in a filing.
Ms. Nair joined HUL in 1995 and held several sales and marketing roles across home care, beauty and well-being, and personal care businesses. Her contributions led her to become the Executive Director, Home Care, HUL between 2014 and 2020, thereafter, the Executive Director, Beauty & Personal Care, HUL from 2020 to 2022.
Subsequently, she went on to become the Global Chief Marketing Officer, Beauty & Well-Being at Unilever.
Mr. Jawa took over as the CEO and MD of HUL in 2023. During his tenure of over two years, the company delivered volume-led competitive growth.
He introduced the ‘ASPIRE’ strategy that is driving the business to transform portfolio and channels towards high-growth demand spaces.
