Marico Appoints Former HUL CEO Rohit Jawa As Independent Director, 38 Years Of Global Experience To Strengthen Board

Mumbai: Marico Limited has appointed Rohit Jawa, the former CEO of Hindustan Unilever Limited, as an independent director on their board. The appointment will commence on January 1, 2027, and will last for a period of five years, contingent upon approval from shareholders. This decision was made during the Board's meeting held on November 2, 2026.

Jawa brings a wealth of experience, having spent over 38 years in the consumer sector, both in India and internationally. His expertise encompasses various areas such as brand development, business restructuring, digitalization, upscale positioning, global expansion, and organizational leadership. Prior to joining Marico, Jawa held significant positions at Hindustan Unilever Limited, where he served as Managing Director and CEO.

He assumed this role in July 2025, continuing his dual roles as President of Unilever South Asia and member of the Unilever Leadership Executive until his appointment to Marico's board. Before returning to India, Jawa held various senior roles within Unilever's global operations. He served as the Chief of Transformation in London and led the company's North Asia operations as Executive Vice President and Chairman of Unilever China.

Furthermore, he headed Unilever Philippines, garnering extensive experience in Asian consumer markets. Jawa's contributions extend beyond his corporate roles, as he has been involved with several key industry bodies. He has served on the National Council and Executive Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in India, as well as the Founding Secretary of Food Industry Asia in Singapore and Co-Chair of Grow Asia Philippines.

Additionally, he has been a member of the Consumer Goods Forum China Board. Marico's disclosure indicates that Jawa currently holds no directorship or board committee positions in any other company, ensuring his focus will be solely on Marico.