India, July 11 -- Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday announced Priya Nair as the next managing director and chief executive officer (MD and CEO) of India's largest FMCG firm.

Nair, currently president of Unilever's Beauty & Wellbeing division, will take over on August 1. According to PTI, she will be the first woman to hold the posts at Hindustan Unilever.

Nair replaces Rohit Jawa, who stepped down to pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional journey, the FMCG major said in a statement. He had taken up the role in 2023.

As MD and CEO, Priya Nair will also join the HUL board, subject to necessary approvals, and continue to be a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE), according to the company statement.

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