Jawa’s leadership as chairman of Unilever Philippines propelled the business into the illustrious realm of being one of the top 10 markets for the multinational corporation. Similarly, during his tenure as EVP for North Asia and chairman for Unilever China, he revolutionized Chinese operations, transforming it into a competitive, profitable, and consistently successful entity.
Unilever China, now ranked as Unilever’s third-largest venture globally, experienced a remarkable surge within a mere six months under Jawa’s leadership, with 75 percent of innovative launches introduced across various categories
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Rohit Jawa is poised to ascend to the coveted corner office at Hindustan Unilever tomorrow, a mere day after the retirement of Sanjiv Mehta as managing director and chief executive officer. Jawa, renowned for his transformative achievements in leading the consumer goods giant’s China and Philippine operations, currently holds the esteemed position of chief of transformation in his London-based role. Having dedicated an impressive 35 years to Unilever, the 56-year-old veteran embarked on his journey as a management trainee in 1988, catapulting him to his imminent leadership role.
Assuming the mantle of MD and CEO of Hindustan Unilever, Jawa is anticipated to be rewarded with an annual remuneration of Rs 21.43 crore, as outlined in the company’s annual report. Additionally, he will receive mobility-linked allowances amounting to Rs 4.83 crore in the upcoming fiscal year. Notably, Jawa’s remuneration package is set to surpass that of Mehta in FY23, who earned a total of Rs 22.36 crore in annual remuneration last fiscal. This stark contrast emphasizes the vast disparity between Mehta’s salary and that of an average HUL employee, with Mehta’s earnings being 164 times higher.
A distinguished alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Jawa completed his MBA in marketing at Delhi University’s Faculty of Management Studies before commencing his journey at HUL as a management trainee in 1988.
Jawa’s leadership as chairman of Unilever Philippines propelled the business into the illustrious realm of being one of the top 10 markets for the multinational corporation. Similarly, during his tenure as EVP for North Asia and chairman for Unilever China, he revolutionized the Chinese operations, transforming it into a competitive, profitable, and consistently successful entity. Unilever China, now ranked as Unilever’s third-largest venture globally, experienced a remarkable surge within a mere six months under Jawa’s leadership, with 75 percent of innovative launches introduced across various categories. Jawa’s strategic focus on streamlining distribution in China, coupled with substantial investments totaling €13 billion from 2017 to 2021, facilitated the creation of compelling digital content to sway consumer behavior through social media platforms, according to a report by the prominent global financial services group, Nomura.
In conclusion, Rohit Jawa’s impending elevation to the prestigious role of MD and CEO at Hindustan Unilever serves as a testament to his exceptional career trajectory, marked by transformative achievements and remarkable leadership. As he assumes this pivotal position, Jawa’s remarkable remuneration package reflects the significance of his role and the immense responsibility he carries in driving the future success of Hindustan Unilever.
Ayush Singh.
