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Purnima Lamba takes over as Chief Brand Officer at Mahindra Group
Faraz Sayed joins Unilever as Digital & Marketing Services Lead - Foods
Prior to this, Faraz Sayed was with Tata Motors as Senior Media Manager
Pawan Kumar Marella joins Max Healthcare as Chief Experience & Brand Officer
Marella was earlier with Unilever
What's fueling India's new generation of PR founders?
The next generation of PR agency founders are starting earlier, building leaner and challenging the traditional agency model. But can youth translate...
From India to the World: The rise of the Indian global manager
Guest Column: Ganapathy Viswanathan explains why India’s demanding business environment is shaping global leaders and inspiring a new generation
From legacy media to next-gen adtech: Celebrating Rajkumar Remalli
Rajkumar Remalli’s birthday today marks a personal milestone and offers a chance to look back at a professional journey shaped alongside India’s evolv...
Guntas Randhawa moves on from Unilever after 17-year stint
She most recently served as India Head - Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements at Hindustan Unilever
FMCG's corner office turns into a revolving door for CEOs
In 13 months, nearly every marquee FMCG name has changed its chief executive; experts attribute this to a slowing consumption engine, impatient shareh...
The changing face of FMCG leadership: Inside India’s latest CEO reshuffle
The latest CEO transitions indicate a sector increasingly looking for leaders who can navigate growth, premiumisation and changing consumer behaviour
TV ad volumes decline 7% in Jan-Jul: TAM AdEx
Food and beverages emerged as the largest advertising sector on television during the seven-month period, accounting for 23% of total ad volumes
HUL vs BECO: FMCG’s billboard tussle boils over
As the case comes up before the Delhi HC today, Beco doubles down with new hoardings built around the controversy
HUL drags Beco to Delhi HC over Surf Excel, Vim comparative ads
The suit, filed against Beco's parent company Kwick Living, alleges commercial disparagement, trademark infringement and passing off
Minimalist FY26 income rises to ₹697 crore, ad spends up to ₹235 crore
Revenue from operations rose 36% to ₹690.2 crore during the year, while profit after tax stood at ₹25.9 crore
Jaikishin Chhaproo: Ideas that endure, impact that multiplies
Jaikishin Chhaproo, Head of Media & Brand PR at ITC Limited, who celebrates his birthday today, is one of the industry’s most consistent and thoughtfu...
From CFO to CEO: Why the keeper of the numbers is increasingly taking the top job
Dr Annurag Batra writes on how Godrej Consumer Products appointing global CFO Aasif Malbari as MD and CEO reflects a larger change in the way companie...
Jyoti Samajpati: Leading marketing for Kotak Mahindra Bank
At Kotak Mahindra Bank, Samajpati serves as Executive Vice President and Head of Marketing & Propositions for the Consumer Bank business
Milinda Weerasinghe joins Sampath Bank as CMO
He was previously with Maliban Group as Group - Head Marketing
Tanu Sinha joins Unilever as Head of Design, India
Before joining Unilever, Sinha was Head of Design at PepsiCo
Aaron Jones joins Grüns as CMO
He was earlier at Chief Digital Officer at Liquid I.V.
Pinkustar Borah named Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Unilever International
Borah has spent nearly two decades with Unilever
Leadership Timeline
14 Updates
Aug 2025
Latest
Priya Nair — MD & CEO (appointment)
Priya Nair replaced Rohit Jawa as MD & CEO.
Aug 2025
Priya Nair — MD & CEO (appointment)
Priya Nair replaced Rohit Jawa as MD & CEO.
Aug 2025
Priya Nair — CEO and Managing Director (appointment)
Priya Nair's return to lead HUL after global responsibilities at Unilever signifies the global journey of Indian managers.
Aug 2025
Priya Nair — CEO and Managing Director (appointment)
Priya Nair's appointment as HUL's first woman CEO is a landmark moment in the company's history.
Aug 2025
Priya Nair — CEO and Managing Director (appointment)
Priya Nair's appointment as CEO of Hindustan Unilever marks a significant milestone in the company's history.
Jul 2025
Rohit Jawa — CEO & MD (resignation)
Rohit Jawa will step down after barely two years, the shortest CEO tenure in HUL's history.
Jan 2025
Fernando Fernandez — CEO (appointment)
Fernando Fernandez was appointed CEO after serving as CFO.
Oct 2023
Sam Mathie — Media Activation & Performance Director (appointment)
Unilever promotes Sam Mathie to the role of Media Activation & Performance Director.
Oct 2023
Pinkustar Borah — Chief Digital & Technology Officer (appointment)
Pinkustar Borah has been appointed Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Unilever International, taking on his first role outside India.
Oct 2023
Aaron Jones — marketing executive (employment)
Jones has also been with Unilever in two stints of nearly seven years.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
#WarOnWhatsHidden
Oct 2023
Beco's campaign comparing its products to Hindustan Unilever's Surf Excel and Vim, citing lab tests on harmful...
#WarOnWhatsHidden
Aug 2023
A comparative advertising campaign by Beco targeting Surf Excel and Vim over ingredient transparency.
#WarOnWhatsHidden
Aug 2023
A comparative advertising campaign run by Beco targeting Surf Excel and Vim over ingredient transparency.
AI Insights
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Leadership Changes. Unilever is experiencing significant leadership changes with new appointments and departures, reflecting a strategic shift in its marketing and brand management teams.
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Digital Marketing Focus. The appointment of Faraz Sayed as Digital & Marketing Services Lead highlights Unilever's commitment to enhancing its digital marketing capabilities, particularly in the food sector.
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Industry Trends. The FMCG sector, including Unilever, is facing challenges such as a slowing consumption engine and a disrupted distribution model, which may impact future strategies.
FAQs
AI
Faraz Sayed has recently joined Unilever as the Digital & Marketing Services Lead for Foods.
Unilever has seen notable departures, including Guntas Randhawa, who left after a 17-year career, and new hires like Faraz Sayed.
The FMCG sector is experiencing a slowing consumption engine and a disrupted distribution model, affecting major players like Unilever.
Guntas Randhawa worked at Unilever for 17 years before her departure.
These changes indicate a strategic shift within Unilever's marketing and brand management teams, aiming to adapt to current market challenges.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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Unilever continues to evolve its leadership team with recent changes, including the hiring of Faraz Sayed as Digital & Marketing Services Lead for Foods. The company also sees notable departures, such as Guntas Randhawa after a 17-year tenure, indicating a dynamic shift within its organizational structure.
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Faraz Sayed
Digital & Marketing Services Lead - Foods
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Guntas Randhawa
Former India Head - Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements