Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced the appointment of Vivek Mittal as Executive Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs. He will join the company’s management committee in March 2025, taking over from Dev Bajpai, who has announced his early retirement. Mittal currently serves as Global General Counsel at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, a leading pharma major. With over 25 years of experience, he has worked with prominent companies such as Danaher Corporation, Lupin, Reliance, Radico Khaitan, India Bulls Group, Caparo India Operations, and Mount Shivalik Industries.
Mittal’s expertise and track record of driving strategic initiatives and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance will be invaluable to HUL, according to CEO and Managing Director Rohit Jawa. Jawa expressed confidence that Mittal will lead the company’s legal function to its next phase of growth and transformation. The appointment is significant, as it marks a significant shift in HUL’s legal leadership, with Mittal’s experience and expertise poised to drive the company’s future success.
As part of their leadership, Mittal will be responsible for ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, as well as driving strategic initiatives for the company. His appointment is expected to have a positive impact on HUL’s operations, and his expertise will be valuable in navigating the company’s future initiatives. With his background in the pharma industry and his experience working with other top companies, Mittal is well-equipped to lead HUL’s legal function and drive growth and transformation.