Unilever: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2024

Appointments

EPL elevates Babu Bhaskaran as VP- HR, Americas, Europe

Jun 21, 2024

Orchid AMS appoints Rajnish Rohatgi as Chief Executive Officer

Orchid Pharma, Chennai-based, a leading pharmaceutical company, has announced the appointment of Chi...

C-Suite Move

Jun 20, 2024

Orchid AMS appoints Rajnish Rohatgi as Chief Executive Officer

Castrol India appoints Kedar Lele as Managing Director

Castrol India has announced the appointment of Kedar Lele as Managing Director MD, effective Novem...

C-Suite Move

Jun 13, 2024

Castrol India appoints Kedar Lele as Managing Director

Unilever Chief People Transformation Officer Nitin Paranjpe retires

A multinational fast-moving consumer goods company, Unilever Chief People amp Transformation Offic...

Movement

May 22, 2024

Unilever Chief People Transformation Officer Nitin Paranjpe retires

Hiring

Unilever is hiring for various roles in India and globally; Apply Now!

A multinational fast-moving consumer goods company, Unilever is hiring for various roles globally and in India. The company said on its career page, “Search for a role that equips you with the tools you need to deliver pioneering products to the world.” “And embark on a journey that takes you from ambitious entrepreneur to global […]

May 21, 2024

Appointments

Reckitt gets Kanika Kalra as Regional Marketing Director – Health & Nutrition

Reckitt, world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, announced the appointment of Kanika Kalra as the Regional Marketing Director, Health & Nutrition at Reckitt – South Asia. In this role, Kanika will lead marketing strategies for Reckitt’s portfolio of health and nutrition brands across India and other South Asian markets. Kanika brings with her over […]

May 17, 2024

CHRO Move

Godrej Industries (Chemicals) gets Poonam Burman as CHRO

One of the oldest businesses of the Godrej Group, Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals Division) has appointed Poonam Burman as Chief Human Resources Officer. She has confirmed the appointment and said, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Human Resources Officer at Godrej Industries Limited (Chemicals)!” “Humbled by warmth, care, and […]

Apr 18, 2024

Layoffs

Unilever to expedite GAP, cuts 7500 jobs, splits Ice Cream

Unilever has announced initiative to expedite its Growth Action Plan (GAP) by splitting its Ice Cream division and initiating a significant productivity program. The division of Ice Cream will aid Unilever’s leadership in expediting the execution of its GAP, introduced in October 2023. This strategy aims to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and foster a performance-driven […]

Mar 20, 2024

C-Suite Move

Unilever reshuffles its leadership team with new appointment

A British multinational fast-moving consumer goods company, Unilever has reshuffled its leadership team with a new appointment. The company has announced the appointment of Heiko Schipper as President, of Nutrition. He will join Unilever and its Leadership Executive on 1 May 2024. Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher said: “Heiko is a global business leader with deep […]

Mar 1, 2024

Movement

Unilever gets its new Chief People Officer, Nitin Paranjpe to retire

A British multinational fast-moving consumer goods company, Unilever Chief People & Transformation Officer Nitin Paranjpe has announced to retire in 2024. Since October, over half of the executive leadership team has changed. The new leaders are addressing the 2024 opportunities and challenges with urgency and decisiveness. The company has announced that the Chief People & Transformation […]

Feb 9, 2024

CHRO Move

Sun Pharmaceutical appoints Suresh Kumar Rai as SVP & CHRO

An Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, Sun Pharmaceutical has appointed Suresh Kumar Rai as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective December 7, 2023. He will replace Dr. Sapna Purohit, Senior Vice President and Head- HR who will retire on February 29, 2024. Suresh is known for leading with global experience in the consumer business. […]

Dec 9, 2023

Partnership

Accenture is joining forces with Unilever on Next-Generation AI

Accenture is joining forces with Unilever, the consumer goods multinational—whose 400+ brands are used by 3.4 billion people every day—as part of a strategic initiative to leverage Unilever’s AI research and implementation of technologies that enhance productivity, drive efficiencies, and accelerate disruptive and AI-powered innovations at scale. The work will kick off from Unilever’s global […]

Dec 6, 2023

CHRO Move

DMart appoints Pallavi Bakshi as Group CHRO

A one-stop supermarket chain, DMart – Avenue Supermarts Ltd has appointed Pallavi Bakshi as Group Chief Human Resources Officer. Pallavi is an experienced HR professional with over two decades of experience. She has vast experience in the HR domain including Management Development, HR Strategy, Global Human Resources Management, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, and Training & Development. […]

Nov 9, 2023

C-Suite Move

Second India-born woman Priya Nair joins Unilever’s top team

Unilever has announced changes to its Unilever Leadership Executive. Priya Nair, currently Chief Marketing Officer of Beauty & Wellbeing, has been appointed President- Beauty & Wellbeing, effective from 1 January 2024. She is replacing Fernando Fernandez who is elevated as Chief Financial Officer. He was appointed Business Group President, Beauty & Wellbeing, and a member […]

Oct 29, 2023

Appointments

Unilever announced Fernando Fernandez as its new CFO

Fernando, currently President of Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing Business Group, will replace Graeme Pitkethly, who announced his decision to retire from the company earlier this year. Fernando’s appointment is effective from 1 January 2024, and he will join the Board with effect from this date. Prior to his current role running one of Unilever’s fastest […]

Oct 26, 2023

C-Suite Move

RPG Group appoints Anant Goenkaas as the Vice Chairman

RPG Group, one of India’s leading business conglomerates, announced the appointment of Anant Goenka to the position of Vice Chairman of the diversified group. In addition to his new role, Anant Goenka will continue to serve as the Vice Chairman of CEAT and Zensar Technologies. This move strengthens the leadership at the group headed by […]

Oct 12, 2023