The Board of Directors of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has approved the appointment of Arun Neelakantan, presently Chief Digital Officer, as Executive Director, Customer Development, with effect from July 1, 2024, in succession to Kedar Lele.
With over 35 years in technology, including C-suite roles, he brings deep expertise in leveraging innovation for sustainable business growth. A former CEO of Atos India, he has a strong track record in business strategy, optimizing operations, and fostering profitability. As a mentor, he’s guided professionals and startups in achieving leadership and strategic goals. His board experience reflects a steadfast commitment to ethical governance, transparency, and compliance.
She has very deep understanding of the role of technology in B2C, B2B, B2B2C Retail, Luxury and Industrial sectors. She also has extensive cross-functional leadership experience and a wide network in Europe, United States in the Technology and Industrial sector. Rashmi was awarded the Business-IT leader of the year 2020 in Finland and was nominated again in 2023 for the CIO/Digital Leader of the year 2023. Rashmi is part of the ExCom for Indian Business and Professionals Forum (IBPF), steered by H.E. Ambassador of India to Finland and Estonia to strengthen the economic engagement between India and Finland. She is also Chairperson of the Women’s Leadership Forum Board at Metso. In addition, she is a member of #Boardman’s International Working Group to promote international diversity on Finnish company Boards.
Sanjiv is a distinguished Chartered Accountant with expertise in Tax, Accounting and Company Law, and experience at best of Consulting and Accounting firms like KPMG, PWC, BDO.
She is an influencer and thrives on tough challenge and translates and transforms visions and strategies in to sustainable revenue growth solutions. She is a founder by nature and onboards systematic/ organized way of working, sets up the business vision, increases performance, profitability, business growth by engaging the talent and improves employee experience.
His journey from the war room to the classroom and now to the Board Room has been an illustrious one. Dr. Joseph brings different experiences and expertise from multiple domains. He is the recipient of numerous awards and commendations including 5 National Awards and 5 International Awards for his service and contribution to the field of Education and Philanthropy. He is also a Goodwill Peace Ambassador under the United Nations SDG 2030 agenda.
Lakshmi is an expert in risk management, due diligence investigative audits. Regular faculty for training at ISTM, CAFRAL, PSU banks etc. in the areas of Balance Sheet analysis credit monitoring, frauds and manipulations. Consultant for the drafting SOPs, manuals. Have conducted over 60 investigative audits for State Govt, Central Govt, SEBI, ED, PSUs, SFIO, Flls and mega corporate. These investigative audits are of manipulations of amount ranging from Rs 25,000 Cr to Rs 100 Cr. Cases investigated for foreign companies having operations in India appointed by their Board for the internal frauds.
His career spans a diverse array of leadership roles in global banking institutions and establishing himself as an expert in strategy, governance, driving business growth, country management and navigating complex regulatory environments. His vast experience makes him a trusted advisor at the highest levels of corporate and financial institutions. A long-standing board member, Khurshed is recognized for his deep understanding of governance, culture, overseeing strategic direction, and ensuring the highest standards of compliance.
He brings huge expertise in Legal, Compliance, Company Secretarial, Corporate Governance, Ethics, Risk mitigation, Due Diligence, Mergers, Acquisitions & Spin Offs, Treasury, Finance Procurement & ECB's, Contracts Negotiations, Claims & Litigation Management, Legal counselling, Settlements & Compromise Deals, IPR's, Facilities & Real Estate, Strategic support & advisory etc.
Jaydeep is a B. Com and LLB from K.C. Law College, University of Mumbai with Banking Laws. He is a Certified Corporate Director from IOD and on Data Bank of Independent Directors by IICA/ MCA. He has completed online Contract Law course of Harvard X (online initiative of Harvard University). He is an Advocate-on-Record registered with Bombay High Court as well as Gujarat High Court and practices in Corporate & Commercial laws, Securities Law, Insolvency laws and Property laws. He is an Independent Director on the Board of Directors of LeMerite Exports Limited and Quest Softech (India) Limited, NSE / BSE listed companies. Empanelled Arbitrator with NSE, BSE, CADRE IDAC. He is an active Fellow Member of Board Stewardship and active member with The Institute of Directors, International Legal Alliance, The Chamber of Tax Consultants, Board Stewardship and Global Business Lawyers League
She is a Communications & Sustainability professional with 27 years of multi-industry experience -Cement, Power, Pharma, IT, Telecom & Textiles & Garments. Globally acclaimed in the fields of Communication, CSR, and Sustainability. She has featured as one of Asia’s Top Sustainability Superwomen in the List of Honor for 2019, amongst the Top 100 Influencers in India, 2020 and Top 100 Communications Professionals, by Reputation Today. She is an independent Director and has served on the boards of Tata Power subsidiaries and ACC Mineral Resources. She has institutionalized Communications and Sustainability functions for leading organizations in India namely Holcim India (ACC & Ambuja), Tata Power, Accenture, Airtel, Kale Consultants and Arvind Mills.
A proven track record of award-winning performance as a visionary leader, spearheading profitable business growth, providing expertise in emerging technologies, establishing innovation centres, and driving business and social impact through ESG and DEI initiatives. Currently, hold the position of Chief Marketing Officer (CXO role) at Veersa Technologies, an innovation-driven healthcare technology organization. Additionally serve as an Independent Board Director at ITCONS e-solutions Limited, BSE SME Listed and member of the Strategic Advisory Board at AAPNA Infotech, Team Tech EHS and Mallawa Ventures. Her major accomplishments include,
•Certified Independent Women Director by IICA
•Received Ionic Women Director Award from Mentor My Board 2023
•Certified ESG Impact Leader by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
•Certified on Board Effectiveness by EY & ISB
•Featured on the front cover of CIO Times, Board Stewardship magazine 2024; 2023, CXO Outlook (Dec 2022), CEO
•Bestowed upon WILL Women’s Choice Awards 2021 & WILL Future Women Award. 2022
•Executive Alumni of ISB and NAIL (National Association of Impact Leaders)
He is a Certified Licentiate in Insurance and MDRT 2021. Apart from being an expert in strategic IT programs, digital transformation, adopting emerging technologies: rationalizing he is also a Certified PG in Software Technology, Certified Quality Analyst and Certified Independent Company Director also.
Atul is a strong believer of Iearning, unlearning & relearning'. and has attended numerous programmes – Corp Governance@ ISB, HYD and |IICA- Board role for Startups. Besides Legal, compliance & Governance, his core competencies also include data privacy, fraud prevention, arbitration, mediation, and crisis management. I have earned multiple academic credentials, such as CFE, MCIArb, and CAIIB, that demonstrate my knowledge and skills in these areas. Atul have also been featured in Forbes India and Legal 500. He serves as an Independent Director at Arcelor Mittal- Nippon Steel group companies and member at Cll National Legal Affairs Committee, Mentor @ MMB. His mission is to enable and facilitate businesses, organizations and individuals in legal and compliance and make governance a routine way of doing business.
This varied industry experience has been instrumental in shaping her as a true Professional in each successive role. As a company secretary and Now Director, understanding regulations across different sectors.
She is a Fellow of Board Stewardship. She is currently HR Transformation Director- L’Oreal SAPMENA Region based out of Singapore. She is #ICF Executive Coach| #Cll Leadership & HR National Committee Member
An MMM from NMIMS he showcased his prowess in building some world-renowned brands. Arun has contributed to the success of brands like Morphy Richards, Jockey, Evian Natural Spring Water, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, and Hexagon Nutrition. His contributions have been acknowledged by many awards including “Best Health Care Entrepreneur” “Best Nutrition Company Award” by ASSOCHAM committee. Arun Om Lal is a Co-founder of CMAM Association and has been elected thrice as ASSOCHAM Co-chairman for Food Processing Industry and Value Addition and Chairman for Food Fortification and Nutraceuticals Task Force.
