Dabur Reshapes Leadership: Herjit S. Bhalla Named India CEO, Mohit Malhotra Global CEO

Dabur India Ltd, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has unveiled a major management reshuffle to sharpen its domestic and global strategies. The Board of Directors approved the changes on February 17, 2026.

Herjit S. Bhalla, who previously held senior leadership roles at The Hershey Company, will take charge as CEO India Business effective April 15, 2026. Bhalla brings over eight years of international experience across Canada, Asia-Pacific, West Asia, and Africa, with expertise in chocolates, confectionery, and snacking categories.

Simultaneously, Mohit Malhotra, who has successfully led Dabur as CEO, has been redesignated as Global CEO, tasked with driving the company’s international growth and strengthening its global presence. Bhalla will report directly to Malhotra, ensuring seamless alignment between domestic and global operations.

Key Highlights

• Herjit S. Bhalla: Appointed CEO – India Business, effective April 15, 2026
• Mohit Malhotra: Redesignated as Global CEO
• Strategic Focus: Sharper domestic leadership with global expansion drive
• Experience: Bhalla brings Hershey’s global FMCG expertise to Dabur
• Board Approval: Announced February 17, 2026

This leadership transition reflects Dabur’s ambition to balance domestic market growth with global expansion, reinforcing its position as a leading FMCG powerhouse.

Sources: InvestyWise News, The Economic Times, Snackfax