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.
| 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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