Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, December 2025 — Unilever International has announced the appointment of Srinandan Sundaram as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an official announcement by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). With over 24 years of distinguished leadership at Unilever, Srinandan steps into this global role after serving as Executive Director – Home Care, South Asia at HUL, where he successfully led business operations across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Throughout his tenure at Unilever and HUL, Srinandan has held several pivotal leadership positions spanning brand building, customer development, and category growth. His earlier roles include Executive Director – Foods & Refreshments (South Asia), Executive Director – Customer Development, and Vice President – Skin Care, where he was responsible for driving topline performance, strategic innovation, and large-scale market development across diverse product portfolios.
Renowned for his deep understanding of emerging markets and consumer dynamics, Srinandan has consistently delivered strong business outcomes through transformative leadership and strategic clarity. His appointment as CEO of Unilever International marks a significant milestone, reinforcing Unilever’s commitment to expanding its global business footprint through high-growth markets and differentiated innovation strategies.
In his new role, Srinandan will oversee Unilever’s international operations, focusing on driving sustainable growth, enhancing global synergies, and scaling market-led innovations to reach consumers across more than 190 countries. His experience across multiple geographies positions him to lead Unilever International into its next phase of global expansion.
About Unilever International
Unilever International serves as the global business unit of Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, whose products reach 3.4 billion consumers daily. With a portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Dove, Hellmann’s, Domestos, and Rexona, Unilever International focuses on building and expanding emerging markets, distribution networks, and niche global categories. Powered by a workforce of diverse and ambitious professionals across 190 countries, the company continues to pioneer innovation, sustainability, and growth in the global FMCG sector.
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