HUL Appoints Arun Neelakantan as New Executive Director of Customer Development

Leading FMCG maker Hindustan Unilever Limited has appointed Arun Neelakantan as Executive Director of Customer Development, effective July 1, 2024. Neelakantan, currently the Chief Digital Officer, will replace Kedar Lele. CEO Rohit Jawa praised Neelakantan's extensive expertise and expressed confidence in his abilities to elevate HUL's customer development and sales.

In a significant move, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced Arun Neelakantan's appointment as Executive Director of Customer Development, effective July 1, 2024.

Neelakantan, currently serving as the Chief Digital Officer, will succeed Kedar Lele, who is set to explore external opportunities. Neelakantan joined HUL in 2006 as a Key Account Manager after completing his education at IIT Madras, Penn State University, and Indian School of Business.

Rohit Jawa, HUL's CEO and Managing Director, emphasized Neelakantan's proven track record and deep understanding of customer development. He expressed confidence that Neelakantan's expertise in data and technology would drive HUL's sales and customer development initiatives forward.