HUL Names Vandana Suri Executive Director for Home Care Portfolio

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Vandana Suri as Executive Director for its Home Care division, effective January 1, 2026. She will succeed Srinandan Sundaram, who has been named CEO of Unilever International. The company announced the leadership change on Monday.

Suri joins the role after serving as General Manager for Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever Indonesia. She has been part of the Unilever ecosystem since 2011 and has worked across multiple international and domestic business units. Her earlier industry experience includes roles at PepsiCo, Tetra Pak, and Nielsen.

Before moving to Indonesia, Suri led the Skin Care and Colour Cosmetics category in India within Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing business. During that period, she worked on expanding the premium skin care portfolio and building growth across new formats and product segments. She also played a role in the global relaunch of Pond’s in 2024.

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HUL said the leadership shift reflects the company’s ongoing focus on strengthening category-led growth and execution. The home care vertical continues to be one of the company’s largest business segments, covering brands in fabric care, dishwashing, and household hygiene.

Commenting on the appointment, Priya Nair, CEO and Managing Director of HUL, said Suri brings a solid understanding of markets and business strategy. Nair added that the company expects continuity and momentum in its category plans under Suri’s leadership.

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With this announcement, HUL continues its trend of elevating internal talent into senior roles while aligning leadership positions with category expansion priorities. The company stated that the transition will take effect at the beginning of the new calendar year, ensuring a structured handover from Sundaram to Suri.