Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has elevated Sunanda Khaitan to the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Beauty & Wellbeing, effective January 2026. In her new role, Khaitan will lead the marketing strategy and growth agenda for HUL’s Beauty & Wellbeing portfolio, reinforcing the company’s focus on innovation, purpose-led brands, and consumer-centric growth.
A Unilever veteran with nearly 19 years at the company, Khaitan has built a distinguished career across sales, marketing, brand building, and global leadership roles spanning India and international markets.
Prior to this elevation, she served as Vice President & Business Head – Lakmē, where she led the brand through a phase of strong transformation, strengthening its cultural relevance and market leadership.
She shared the news on Linkedin, stating, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) , Beauty & Wellbeing , HUL at Unilever!”
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