Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has just appointed Dr. Vivek Mittal to serve as the new Executive Director for Legal and Corporate Affairs. Taking over from Dev Bajpai, who announced his early retirement in October 2024, Dr. Mittal will officially join the HUL Management Committee in March 2025.
Currently, Dr. Mittal is the Global General Counsel at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, managing legal, ethical, compliance, and data privacy concerns. He comes with over 25 years of experience, having previously guided legal teams at major organizations like Danaher Corporation, Lupin Limited, and Reliance. His impressive academic credentials include a Ph.D., a law degree, a postgraduate degree in commerce, and membership in the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
This strategic appointment highlights HUL’s commitment to bolstering its leadership team with skilled professionals equipped to steer through the intricacies of legal and regulatory frameworks.