Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has announced the appointment of Dr. Vivek Mittal as its new Executive Director, Legal and Corporate Affairs, effective March 2025. Mittal will succeed Dev Bajpai, who has announced his early retirement. With over 25 years of experience, Mittal has worked with several reputed companies, including Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Danaher Corporation, and Lupin Limited, where he managed legal, ethics, compliance, and data privacy risks.
Mittal holds a Ph.D., LL.B, M.Com degree, and is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). His expertise lies in building dynamic legal teams and handling high-stakes legal matters while maintaining a strong commitment to ethics and compliance. He has consistently contributed to driving strategic initiatives and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across industries.
HUL’s CEO and Managing Director, Rohit Jawa, welcomed Mittal, stating, “Dr. Mittal has a proven track record of managing complex legal matters while upholding ethical standards and compliance. His contributions have been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance. I am confident that he will lead the HUL legal function to new heights of growth and transformation.”
Mittal’s appointment to HUL’s Management Committee is a significant development for the company, given his extensive experience and expertise in legal affairs. His leadership is expected to drive growth and transformation in the company’s legal function, ensuring compliance and unethical practices during his tenure.