Marico appoints former HUL MD and CEO Rohit Jawa as independent director
Marico Limited has approved the appointment of Rohit Jawa, former managing director and CEO of Hindustan Unilever, as an additional director in the capacity of independent director. His five-year term runs from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031, subject to shareholder approval to be sought through a postal ballot. The board approved the appointment on November 2 following a recommendation from Marico's Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Jawa brings more than 38 years of corporate and leadership experience across consumer businesses in India and international markets.
The appointment
- Effective
- January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031
- Announced
- 3 November 2026
Key details
- Board approval date
- November 2
- Term
- Five years, from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031
- Shareholder approval
- To be sought through a postal ballot
- Recommended by
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Experience
- More than 38 years
- HUL MD and CEO tenure
- June 2023 until July 2025
- Other directorships
- Currently none, according to the company
Career so far
- Additional director in the capacity of independent directorMarico · from Nov 2026
- Managing director and CEOHindustan Unilever (HUL)
- Whole-time director and presidentUnilever South Asia
- Chief of transformationUnilever
- Executive vice-president of North Asia and chairmanUnilever China
- Chairman and CEOUnilever Philippines
Jawa has more than 38 years of corporate and leadership experience across consumer businesses in India and international markets, spanning business transformation, digitalisation, premiumisation, brand building and international market expansion. He holds a bachelor's degree from St. Stephen's College and an MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies at the University of Delhi, and has completed executive programmes at IMD Business School and Harvard Business School.
About Marico
FMCG company with Parachute Advansed haircare and personal care brands.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the new Additional director in the capacity of independent director at Marico?
Rohit Jawa was appointed Additional director in the capacity of independent director at Marico; the move was announced on 3 November 2026.
When does Rohit Jawa take charge?
The appointment is effective January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031.
What did Rohit Jawa do before joining Marico?
According to the announcement, Rohit Jawa has worked as Managing director and CEO at Hindustan Unilever (HUL); Whole-time director and president at Unilever South Asia; Chief of transformation at Unilever; Executive vice-president of North Asia and chairman at Unilever China.
Based on company announcements, filings and reporting by ET Retail. Details were checked against the source on 13 Nov 2026; we add nothing the source does not state.
Key facts
- Company
- Marico
- Person
- Rohit Jawa
- New role
- Additional director in the capacity of independent director
- Type
- Appointed
- Date
- 3 Nov 2026
- Source
- Media reports
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