Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced the appointment of Priya Nair as its next Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective August 1, 2025. Nair, currently serving as President, Beauty and Well-Being at Unilever, will become the first woman to lead the FMCG major in its history.
She will also join the HUL Board, subject to regulatory approvals, while continuing as a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive.
The announcement follows the planned exit of Rohit Jawa, who will step down as CEO and MD on July 31, 2025, to pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional journey. Jawa assumed the role in 2023 and led HUL through a phase of volume-led competitive growth, introducing the company’s transformative ‘ASPIRE’ strategy, aimed at reshaping the portfolio and expanding into high-growth demand spaces.
Priya Nair, a seasoned HUL veteran, joined the company in 1995 and has held key leadership roles across sales, marketing, home care, beauty and personal care. She served as Executive Director – Home Care at HUL (2014–2020), followed by Executive Director – Beauty & Personal Care (2020–2022), before moving to her global role as Chief Marketing Officer, Beauty & Well-Being, at Unilever.
Her appointment marks a significant leadership transition for HUL as it continues to build on its legacy while preparing for future growth.
