Mr. Dev Bajpai (DIN: 00050516) appointed as Additional Director in the category of Non-Executive Independent Director
Effective date of appointment: July 2, 2026
Term: Five years from July 2, 2026 to July 1, 2031 (subject to shareholder approval)
Not liable to retire by rotation
Appointment based on recommendation of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Board approval granted on July 1, 2026 at 09:15 pm (IST)
Director Background and Qualifications
Age: 60 years
Experience: Over three decades in corporate sector across multiple industries
Previous roles: Member of Management Committee of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) since May 2010; Whole Time Director on HUL's Board as Executive Director, Legal & Corporate Affairs from January 2017 to December 31, 2024 (early retirement)
Non-Executive Chairman of Unilever Nepal Limited (listed subsidiary of HUL) for 5 years
Board member of Hindustan Unilever Foundation for 9 years
Currently serves as Advisor to HUL
Educational Qualifications
Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Law degree from University of Delhi
Completed Executive Program for Corporate Counsels at Harvard Law School
Professional Focus Areas
Business strategy, market understanding & consumer insights
Policy and regulation advocacy
Corporate governance (led HUL to receive National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance)
Instrumental in achieving policy changes across Industrial Policy, Exim Policy, Consumer regulations, Tax regulations, IP Regulations, Corporate Regulations, and PLI scheme for food processing industries
