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Hindustan Unilever appoints Priya Nair as MD and CEONair currently serves as Business Group President – Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever, managing a €13 billion portfolio across global markets. She will succeed Rohit Jawa who is is stepping down following a mutual agreement with the board.By Asmita Pant  July 10, 2025, 6:57:38 PM IST (Published)1 Min ReadHindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has announced the appointment of Priya Nair as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2025. The company’s board approved Nair’s appointment for a five-year term.

Nair currently serves as Business Group President – Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever, managing a €13 billion portfolio across global markets. A Unilever veteran with nearly three decades of experience, she has previously held key roles within HUL, including Executive Director for Home Care and Beauty & Personal Care. She has also served as Global Chief Marketing Officer for Beauty & Wellbeing, where she led digital and brand transformation initiatives.

She will succeed Rohit Jawa, who will step down from the role at the close of business on July 31, 2025. Jawa took over as the MD and CEO in 2023, is stepping down following a mutual agreement with the board. Jawa has been with Unilever for 37 years, having led markets such as China and the Philippines.

The transition will be effective from August 1, 2025.

The shares of the company ended 0.68% in the red on Thursday (July 10). The stock has gained 3.66% year-to-date.

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