New Delhi, March 26 -- Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Rajneet Kohli, former chief executive and executive director of Britannia Industries Ltd, as executive director, foods. He will take over from Shiva Krishnamurthy, who will move on from his role to pursue an external opportunity. Kohli will join the company's management committee with effect from 7 April.

Kohli had announced his resignation from the biscuit maker on 6 March and stepped down from his active role at Britannia effective 14 March to pursue an "external opportunity".

The foods and refreshment division is HUL's second-largest after home care, following a split last year in the company's beauty and personal care division into beau...