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Unilever: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2024
Orchid AMS appoints Rajnish Rohatgi as Chief Executive Officer
C-Suite Move

Orchid AMS appoints Rajnish Rohatgi as Chief Executive Officer

Jun 20, 2024

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

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 an...

Hiring
May 21, 2024
Unilever is hiring for various roles in India and globally Apply Now!
Reckitt gets Kanika Kalra as Regional Marketing Director – Health & Nutrition
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
Godrej Industries (Chemicals) gets Poonam Burman as CHRO
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
Unilever to expedite GAP, cuts 7500 jobs, splits Ice Cream
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
Unilever reshuffles its leadership team with new appointment
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
Unilever gets its new Chief People Officer, Nitin Paranjpe to retire
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
Sun Pharmaceutical appoints Suresh Kumar Rai as SVP & CHRO
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
Accenture is joining forces with Unilever on Next-Generation AI
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
DMart appoints Pallavi Bakshi as Group CHRO
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
Second India-born woman Priya Nair joins Unilever’s top team
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
Unilever announced Fernando Fernandez as its new CFO
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
RPG Group appoints Anant Goenkaas as the Vice Chairman
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
Poonam Burman appointed as Interim HR Director – Unilever Sri Lanka
Appointments

Poonam Burman appointed as Interim HR Director – Unilever Sri Lanka

Poonam Burman has been promoted as interim HR Director at Unilever Sri Lanka and category HR head of South Asia – Beauty, Wellbeing, and Personal Care Business Group. She said on LinkedIn, “I am happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Interim HR Director Unilever Srilanka and Category HR Head South Asia- […]

Aug 24, 2023