FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has appointed Priya Nair as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for a five-year term, effective August 1, 2025. Nair, currently President, Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever, will succeed Rohit Jawa, who steps down on July 31 to pursue “the next chapter” in his personal and professional journey, PTI reported.Nair will also join the HUL Board, pending necessary approvals, and will continue to be a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE), the company said in a statement on Thursday.“Priya has had an outstanding career in HUL and Unilever. I am certain that with her deep understanding of the Indian market and excellent track record, Priya will take HUL to the next level of performance,” said HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe.Nair began her journey at HUL in 1995 and has since held various roles across sales and marketing in home care, beauty & wellbeing, and personal care. She served as Executive Director, Home Care, from 2014 to 2020, and Executive Director, Beauty & Personal Care, from 2020 to 2022. She later became Global Chief Marketing Officer, Beauty & Wellbeing, and since 2023, has led the vertical as its global president.Jawa took charge as HUL CEO-MD in 2023. Reflecting on his contribution, the company credited him with delivering volume-led competitive growth during a challenging market environment.“On behalf of the Board of HUL, I would like to thank Rohit for leading the business through tough market conditions and strengthening its foundations for success. The company took decisive actions to sharpen the portfolio and further stepped up its market leadership over the last two years,” Paranjpe said.