Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has revealed significant alterations to its Management Committee, with BP Biddappa assuming the role of Executive Director, Human Resources, and Chief People, Transformation and Sustainability Officer for South Asia. Additionally, his appointment as a Whole Time Director on the HUL Board awaits shareholder ratification.
Biddappa’s responsibilities will encompass leading the region’s people strategy and spearheading transformational initiatives across business, organizational, and environmental domains.
Anuradha Razdan, the current Executive Director of Human Resources for HUL and Chief HR Officer for South Asia, is set to transition to a global position within Unilever as Chief Reward & Organization Development Officer. This shift will take effect from June 1, 2024.
With a robust career spanning over three decades at Unilever, Biddappa has previously held key positions including Chief HR Officer for Global Home Care and Head of Global Employee Relations. His tenure at HUL was marked by significant contributions such as the development of the “Winning in Many Indias” strategy and the Prabhat community initiative, which has positively impacted over 10 million Indians.
CEO & MD, Hindustan Unilever Limited; President Unilever South Asia
Rohit Jawa, CEO and Managing Director of HUL, commented on the appointments, stating, “An accomplished HR leader with over three decades of experience, Biddappa comes with immense knowledge of transformation and organisational development. I am glad to welcome him to the HUL Leadership and I am confident that his able guidance and leadership will help transform the business to progress further on our future-fit agenda.”
Anuradha Razdan has been praised for her pivotal role during her five-year tenure, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the HUL-GSK CH merger. “Anuradha is known for her ability to shape and deliver a strategic business-focused people agenda. She has played a key role in the HUL Leadership Team over the past five years. Her appointment to a senior leadership role for Unilever is yet another testimony to the powerhouse of talent we have in India,” said Rohit.
About Hindustan Unilever Limited:
Hindustan Unilever Limited, a subsidiary of global consumer goods giant Unilever, is the largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company in India. Celebrating a 90-year legacy, HUL’s mission is to ensure sustainable living becomes a norm. The company serves one of the world’s most extensive FMCG markets by integrating its deep-rooted presence across Indian homes with cutting-edge digital commerce platforms. Leading the sector in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, HUL is also recognized as the top employer across industries in India.
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