Marico appoints former HUL CEO Rohit Jawa as independent director for five-year term
Jawa has more than 38 years of corporate and leadership experience across consumer businesses in India and international markets. He served as HUL's managing director and CEO from June 2023 until July 2025, having earlier been appointed whole-time director and president of Unilever South Asia in April 2023. He was also a member of Unilever's global executive leadership team.
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Marico Limited has approved the appointment of former Hindustan Unilever (HUL) managing director and CEO Rohit Jawa as an additional director in the capacity of independent director for a five-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031. The appointment, approved by the company's board on November 2, is subject to shareholder approval .
The company will seek shareholders' approval through a postal ballot, with the process and timelines to be communicated separately. Jawa's appointment follows a recommendation from Marico's Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Jawa has more than 38 years of corporate and leadership experience across consumer businesses in India and international markets. He served as HUL's managing director and CEO from June 2023 until July 2025, having earlier been appointed whole-time director and president of Unilever South Asia in April 2023. He was also a member of Unilever's global executive leadership team.
Before returning to India, Jawa served as chief of transformation at Unilever in London, where he led an end-to-end transformation programme.
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