MUMBAI: Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has tapped Rajneet Singh Kohli, the former culinary captain of Britannia, to helm its foods division, marking a strategic move in the competitive consumer goods landscape.

Effective 7 April 2025, Kohli will slide into the executive director, foods role, replacing Shiva Krishnamurthy, who is departing to explore external opportunities. With a sizzling 28-year career spanning consumer goods and retail, Kohli brings a recipe for success that could just be the secret sauce HUL needs.

At Britannia, Kohli proved himself a master chef of business strategy, seasoning the company's market position with product innovation and digital prowess. His leadership portfolio includes appetising stints at Jubilant Foodworks, The Coca-Cola Co, and Asian Paints.

HUL chief executive Rohit Jawa  praised Krishnamurthy's decade-long tenure, highlighting his transformation of the tea portfolio and marketing brilliance. "Rajneet brings extensive experience in managing large foods and beverages businesses," Jawa said, signalling high expectations for the incoming executive.

The foods business represents a significant growth runway for HUL, with Kohli's track record suggesting he might just be the perfect ingredient to cook up further success.