Leading FMCG maker HUL on Wednesday announced top-level changes in its management committee that oversees its operations.

Shiva Krishnamurthy (49) will join the HUL management committee as executive director, foods and refreshment, according to a statement by the company, which owns brands such as Rin, Surf Excel, and Dove.

Srinandan Sundaram, executive director, foods and refreshment, will take over as the executive director, homecare, HUL, it said.

Deepak Subramanian, executive director, homecare HUL, will move to a new role overseas. “The changes will be effective April 1,” it added.

HUL CEO and managing director Rohit Jawa said, “Krishnamurthy is an astute marketeer with a strong business acumen and is known to craft great brands. I am glad to welcome him to the HUL leadership team and truly believe that his rich experience in foods and beverages will be of immense help to the business.”

Krishnamurthy, vice-president, foods and beverages, South Asia, joined HUL in
2000 and has led multiple verticals, the company said, adding that he has been leading South Asia’s tea business since 2015.

Sundaram is the executive director, foods and refreshment, HUL, it said.

PTI