Rohit Jawa steps down as CMD of Hindustan Unilever; Priya Nair to succeed

In succession to Jawa, the company has appointed Priya Nair as the MD & CEO of HUL for a tenure of five years with effect from August 1, 2025, till July 31, 2030.

However, the appointment of Nair as the MD & CEO will be subject to approval of shareholders and other statutory approvals.

Priya Nair currently serves as Business Group President – Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever, overseeing a €13 billion portfolio that includes Hair Care, Skin Care, Prestige Beauty, and Health & Wellbeing brands across more than 20 markets.

With about 30 years at Unilever, Nair has consistently delivered business transformation through brand building, premiumisation, digital commerce, and purpose-led innovation, HUL said in a statement.

Priya Nair is a commerce graduate from Sydenham College and has an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, and has also completed executive education at Harvard Business School.

“I have decided to pursue the next chapter in my personal and professional journey. I am proud of my 37-year-strong track record with Unilever, including as leader of strategically significant markets over the last decade in Asia,” Rohit Jawa has said.

“I take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Board and all Committee members for their unwavering support during my tenure. I confirm that there are no other material reasons for my decision beyond those stated above,” he further said.

Jawa was appointed as a Director on the Board of Hindustan Unilever Limited (the Company) with effect from April 2023 and designated as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer from June 27, 2023.

“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,” Chairman Nitin Paranjpe said while welcoming Nair back to India and to HUL.