Hindustan Unilever just made history. Priya Nair, a 30-year company veteran, has been named MD & CEO, becoming the first woman ever to lead the ₹5.6 lakh crore FMCG giant. Starting her journey in 1995, Nair led several key segments—from Dove and Pureit to the Home Care turnaround. She later served as Unilever’s global CMO and president of its beauty and well-being business. Now, she returns to India to steer HUL into its next growth phase. Known for her sharp strategy and deep consumer insight, Nair’s appointment triggered a 5% surge in HUL stock. Here’s the incredible story of a woman who rose from the ranks to lead India’s most iconic consumer company.
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Priya Nair began her career at the company in consumer insights and went on to lead iconic brands such as Dove, Rin, and Comfort.
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Nair will succeed Rohit Jawa, who will step down from his role at the end of business on July 31, 2025.
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HUL clocked a 200-basis point rise in its product mix toward 'Future Core' and 'Market Makers'—strategic segments aimed at long-term growth.
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For HUL, sustainability is not just a strategic priority but deeply embedded in its purpose and operations.