Breakingviews - Unilever India boss’s first job is a deep clean
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 14 2025
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Source: Reuters
Leadership Change at Unilever: Priya Nair has been appointed CEO of Hindustan Unilever to replace Rohit Jawa, amid struggles for growth in the Indian market where HUL's sales have lagged behind competitors like Nestle.
Market Challenges and Strategies: HUL faces stiff competition from local brands and changing consumer preferences, prompting a need for strategic acquisitions and updates to supply chains to adapt to the rapidly growing online grocery market.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
