Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has appointed Priya Nair as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, marking the first time in the company's 92-year history that a woman will hold the top leadership position. Nair is set to take charge on August 1, 2025. Her appointment represents a milestone for gender diversity in Indian corporate leadership, although only 5% of NSE-listed firms currently have women CEOs or MDs, and 63.45% lack women in key leadership roles. Meanwhile, Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) announced that Shailesh Jejurikar, currently its Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Jon Moeller as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar, P&G's first Indian CEO, brings decades of global experience and a background that includes competitive cricket and brand management. The company, valued at $368 billion, views this leadership transition as part of its strategy to unlock the next era of growth.