Fresh Leadership at HUL: Bobby Parikh Set to Lead Risk Strategy and Oversight

Updated: November 18, 2025 22:16

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Hindustan Unilever Limited has appointed Bobby Parikh as an Independent Director and Chairman of its Risk Management Committee for five years starting December 2025. With vast leadership experience and strategic advisory roles, Mr. Parikh will play a key role in enhancing HUL’s governance and risk oversight. Awaiting shareholder approval.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) announced the appointment of Mr. Bobby Parikh as an Independent Director on its Board, effective from December 1, 2025, for a five-year term until November 30, 2030. This appointment follows a recommendation by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is subject to shareholder approval. Alongside his role as Independent Director, Mr. Parikh will assume the position of Chairman of the Risk Management Committee and also serve as a member of the Audit Committee.

Mr. Parikh brings decades of strategic advisory experience, having guided numerous large corporations through complex transformations within India’s dynamic policy environment. His current directorships include Infosys, Biocon, and Indostar Capital. He co-founded BMR Advisors and has held senior leadership positions at Ernst & Young India and Arthur Andersen. As a qualified Chartered Accountant with a Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai, Mr. Parikh’s rich expertise in financial strategy and regulatory frameworks positions him well to contribute significantly to HUL’s governance and growth.

Welcoming him, HUL’s Non-Executive Chairman, Nitin Paranjpe, emphasized the value of Mr. Parikh’s insights in steering transformative business changes. Mr. Parikh expressed honor in joining a company known for its governance excellence and looks forward to collaborating with the Board and leadership to navigate future opportunities and challenges.

Key Highlights:

Appointment effective from December 1, 2025, for five years, pending shareholder approval.
Mr. Parikh to chair the Risk Management Committee and join the Audit Committee.
Extensive experience in business transformation, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.
Holds key directorships at Infosys, Biocon, and Indostar Capital.
Former CEO of Ernst & Young India and co-founder of BMR Advisors.
Recognized for guiding Indian and multinational businesses through policy and market complexities.
No inter-se relationships with current HUL directors.
Appointment made in compliance with SEBI regulations and NSE circulars.

Source: Hindustan Unilever Limited official announcement and NSE Circular.

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