News ArticleMarico Appoints Former Hindustan Unilever CEO Rohit Jawa as Independent Director for 2027-2031 Term
Appointment effective January 1, 2027, pending shareholder approval by postal ballot; Mr. Jawa brings 38 years of consumer business leadership and transformation experience
Marico Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Rohit Jawa as an Independent Director for a term of five years starting January 1, 2027, subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot. With over 38 years of leadership experience, including top roles at Hindustan Unilever, Mr. Jawa brings extensive expertise in consumer business transformation and international markets.
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Marico Limited’s Board has appointed Mr. Rohit Jawa as an Independent Director for a five-year term starting January 1, 2027, subject to approval by shareholders through a postal ballot process to be communicated later.
Mr. Rohit Jawa has over 38 years of experience leading and transforming consumer businesses across India, South-East Asia, and North Asia, with special expertise in international growth, digitalisation, and brand development.
He served as Managing Director and CEO of Hindustan Unilever Limited from June 2023 until July 2025 and held several leadership roles within Unilever including President of South Asia and Chief of Transformation at the company’s London office.
Mr. Jawa holds a bachelor's degree from St. Stephen’s College and an MBA from the University of Delhi, along with executive education from IMD Lausanne and Harvard Business School.
He currently does not hold any directorship or board committee membership in other companies and is not related to any current Marico directors.
The appointment of Mr. Jawa as an Independent Director will be subject to shareholder approval by postal ballot, with the schedule to be announced in due course.
Highlights
- Rohit Jawa appointed as Independent Director for a five-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031.
- Appointment subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot, details to be communicated later.
- Mr. Jawa has extensive leadership experience including as former MD & CEO of Hindustan Unilever Limited.
- He brings expertise in business transformation, digitalisation, premiumisation, and international market growth.
- Mr. Jawa is not related to any Marico director and has no other directorships currently.
Key Data Snapshot
What happened
- Marico’s Board appointed Mr. Rohit Jawa as an Additional Director in the capacity of Independent Director.
- The appointment is for a term of five years starting January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031.
- The appointment is subject to shareholder approval through a postal ballot process.
- The postal ballot process details and timelines will be communicated in due course.
Key details
- Mr. Jawa is not related to any existing Marico directors.
- He is not debarred by SEBI or any other authority from holding director office.
- Mr. Jawa currently holds no directorship or board committee memberships in other companies.
Background and context
- Mr. Rohit Jawa has over 38 years of experience in consumer business leadership across India and international markets.
- He was the Managing Director & CEO of Hindustan Unilever Limited until July 2025.
- His expertise includes business transformation, digitalisation, premiumisation, and scaling brands internationally.
- Mr. Jawa holds degrees from University of Delhi and completed advanced management programs at IMD Lausanne and Harvard Business School.
Highlights
- Rohit Jawa appointed as Independent Director for a five-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031.
- Appointment subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot, details to be communicated later.
- Mr. Jawa has extensive leadership experience including as former MD & CEO of Hindustan Unilever Limited.
- He brings expertise in business transformation, digitalisation, premiumisation, and international market growth.
- Mr. Jawa is not related to any Marico director and has no other directorships currently.
Disclosures
- SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations
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