Reckitt Appoints Anandi Shankar as Regional HR Director – South Asia

Reckitt has appointed Anandi Shankar as Regional HR Director for South Asia, where she will lead the people function and drive talent strategy across a high-growth market.

In her role, she will partner closely with the business to strengthen capabilities and support expansion efforts aimed at improving health and hygiene outcomes for over 1.8 billion consumers in South Asia.

Reckitt’s strong portfolio of brands—including Dettol, Harpic, Durex and Vanish—plays a vital role in meeting everyday needs across the region.

Sharing her excitement about the new opportunity, Shankar expressed gratitude to her mentors and leaders at Hindustan Unilever Ltd.

She highlighted how her experience has shaped her belief in performance with purpose and said she looks forward to contributing to Reckitt’s mission of driving consumer well-being through powerful brands and a purpose-driven culture.

Extensive Experience: A Remarkable 21-Year Journey at Unilever

Prior to joining Reckitt, Anandi built a distinguished 21-year career at Unilever, progressing through numerous strategic HR leadership roles across functions, categories, and global markets.

Most recently, she served as Global Head of Learning, where she led the global learning and leadership development agenda for 150,000 employees across 150+ countries, helping build future-ready skills and leaders as a competitive advantage.

Before this global role, Anandi was Head – HR for Beauty, Personal Care & Nutrition, managing HR for a €5 billion (EBn) business in South Asia and strengthening teams behind iconic brands like Dove, Ponds, Lifebuoy, Red Label, and Bru.

She also led Talent, Organization & Integration for South Asia, playing a pivotal role in integrating the GSK Consumer Healthcare business into Unilever.

Earlier assignments included leadership roles in Change Management, Customer Development, Supply Chain HR, Organizational Development, Employer Branding, and HR Business Partnering.

Beginning her journey as a Business Leadership Trainee in 2004, Anandi gained rich experience across the HR spectrum—shaping her into a versatile people leader and trusted organizational strategist.

About Reckitt

Reckitt is a global leader in health, hygiene, and nutrition. With a mission to protect, heal, and nurture, the company deploys science-led innovation and trusted brands—including Dettol, Harpic, Mortein, Veet, Durex, and Vanish—to meet essential everyday needs.

Reckitt is committed to driving sustainable business growth and improving the lives of consumers across the world.

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