Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), a leading FMCG manufacturer, has announced top-level changes in its management committee, which oversees the company’s operations. As per a statement by the company, Shiva Krishnamurthy (49) will join the HUL Management Committee as Executive Director, Foods and Refreshment. HUL owns brands such as Rin, Surf Excel, and Dove.
According to the announcement, Srinandan Sundaram, currently serving as Executive Director of Foods and Refreshment, will transition to the role of Executive Director for Homecare at HUL.
Deepak Subramanian, the current Executive Director of Homecare at HUL, will be assuming a new position abroad. “The changes will be effective April 1, 2024,” it added.
HUL CEO and Managing Director Rohit Jawa said, “Krishnamurthy is an astute marketeer with strong business acumen and is known to craft great brands. I am glad to welcome him to the HUL leadership team and truly believe that his rich experience in foods and beverages will be of immense help to the business.”
Krishnamurthy, presently serving as the Vice President of Foods and Beverages for South Asia, has been with HUL since 2000. According to the company, he has held various leadership roles across multiple sectors and has been overseeing the tea business in South Asia since 2015.
Sundaram holds the position of Executive Director for Foods and Refreshment at HUL, as stated.
Kartik Chandrasekhar, who was set to join the HUL management committee as executive director, personal care, from April 1, has decided to move on from Unilever.
“The appointment for Executive Director, Personal Care, HUL will be announced in due course. Madhusudhan Rao, currently Executive Director, BPC, HUL, will continue to oversee the business in the interim,” the company said.
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