Rajneet Kohli Appointed as Executive Director of Foods at HUL

Rajneet Kohli, former CEO of Britannia Industries, has been appointed as Executive Director of the Foods and Refreshment Division at Hindustan Unilever (HUL). Effective April 7, 2025, he will replace Shiva Krishnamurthy, who is moving on to pursue an external opportunity. With 30 years of experience in consumer and retail, Kohli has played a key role in driving business growth and innovation. His appointment comes as part of HUL’s ongoing leadership transformation, reinforcing its focus on expanding the foods and beverages segment.

Key Highlights

New Appointment

  • Rajneet Kohli to join HUL as Executive Director – Foods and Refreshment on April 7, 2025

Previous Role

  • Served as CEO & Executive Director of Britannia Industries until March 14, 2025.

Replacement

  • Succeeds Shiva Krishnamurthy, who is leaving for an external opportunity.

Experience

  • Nearly 30 years in consumer and retail sectors, having worked with Asian Paints, Coca-Cola, Jubilant FoodWorks, and Britannia.

HUL’s Foods Business

  • Includes brands like Kissan, Bru, Knorr, Brooke Bond, Horlicks, Lipton, and Hellmann’s.
  • Contributed ₹15,292 crore in revenue for FY24, making up 25% of HUL’s total turnover.
  • Kohli’s Impact at Britannia: Strengthened Britannia’s leadership in the food and bakery segment by driving product innovation and digital transformation.

Recent Leadership Changes at HUL

  • Rohit Jawa became MD & CEO in June 2023.
  • Harman Dhillon appointed Executive Director – Beauty & Well-being in 2023.
  • Arun Neelakantan appointed Executive Director – Customer Development in June 2024.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Rajneet Kohli Appointed as Executive Director of Foods at HUL
New Position Executive Director – Foods and Refreshment, HUL
Predecessor Shiva Krishnamurthy
Previous Role CEO & Executive Director, Britannia Industries
Experience 30 years in consumer & retail
Past Companies Asian Paints, Coca-Cola, Jubilant FoodWorks, Britannia
HUL’s Foods Business Kissan, Bru, Knorr, Brooke Bond, Horlicks, Lipton, Hellmann’s
Revenue Contribution ₹15,292 crore in FY24 (25% of HUL’s turnover)
Recent HUL Appointments Rohit Jawa (MD & CEO, 2023), Harman Dhillon (Beauty & Well-being, 2023), Arun Neelakantan (Customer Development, 2024)
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