Hindustan Unilever Limited has announced key leadership changes as part of its growth and transformation strategy. Vandana Suri takes charge as Executive Director for Home Care, bringing extensive consumer insights and category expertise across premium skincare and international markets. Srinandan Sundaram, after leading decisive growth in Home Care, will assume the role of CEO, Unilever International, effective January 1, 2026.
Driving Next-Phase Growth and Transformation
These appointments reflect HUL’s focus on combining deep market understanding with operational excellence. Suri will steer innovation, portfolio expansion, and market share growth in Home Care, while Sundaram’s global mandate positions him to scale HUL’s proven growth strategies internationally.
Strategic Significance
Under Suri, the Home Care business is expected to:
- Deepen consumer engagement and loyalty,
- Strengthen premium and value segment penetration,
- Accelerate innovation-led category growth.
Sundaram’s global role will leverage his Home Care leadership experience to:
- Drive international expansion,
- Scale operational efficiencies,
- Translate domestic market successes into global performance.
Leadership Backing
Priya Nair, CEO & MD, HUL, commented:
“Srinandan has made immense contributions to HUL’s growth journey, leading Home Care to decisive market share gains. As he moves to a global role, and with Vandana leading Home Care, we are confident both will drive the next phase of scale and transformation.”
HUL’s leadership reshuffle underscores its commitment to growth, category excellence, and global competitiveness. By combining Suri’s consumer-driven expertise with Sundaram’s proven scale-up leadership, HUL is strategically positioned to strengthen its domestic leadership while expanding its global footprint.
