Priya Nair New Hindustan Unilever CEO
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jul 10, 2025 · Last updated Jul 11, 2025
The appointment of Priya Nair as CEO and MD of Unilever — Hindustan Unilever is viewed positively by the market, as evidenced by the nearly 5% jump in Unilever — Hindustan Unilever's shares. This leadership change is expected to bring new strategies and potentially revive growth for Unilever — Hindustan Unilever, especially given Unilever's increased focus on India.
Unilever — Hindustan Unilever has announced the appointment of Priya Nair as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective August 1, 2025. She will be the first woman to lead Unilever — Hindustan Unilever in its 92-year history. Priya Nair will succeed Rohit Jawa, who is stepping down on July 31, 2025, to pursue other professional and personal interests. Priya Nair has a three-decade-long career with Unilever — Hindustan Unilever and Unilever, holding various leadership positions across home care, beauty, and personal care divisions. Her appointment has been met with positive market sentiment, with Unilever — Hindustan Unilever's shares jumping nearly 5% following the announcement. Chairman Nitin Paranjpe expressed confidence in Priya Nair's ability to lead Unilever — Hindustan Unilever to new levels of performance, especially as Unilever increases its focus on India as a key market.
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