# Dabur India Appoints Herjit Singh Bhalla as Whole-time Director Leadership reshuffle follows the departure of Global CEO Mohit Malhotra after three decades. - **Source:** [mint - companies](https://www.livemint.com/rss/companies) - **Published:** 2026-11-05 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/ff1de43f-05d3-45d2-ad5a-49ae66e30be8 ## Strategic Leadership Transition Dabur India has appointed Herjit Singh Bhalla as an Additional Director and Whole-time Director for a five-year term starting November 14, 2026. This move is part of a broader leadership restructuring within the FMCG giant, as the company prepares for its next phase of growth in the competitive consumer goods market. ## Departure of Mohit Malhotra Global CEO Mohit Malhotra will step down on November 13, 2026, after nearly thirty years with the organization. During his tenure, he oversaw the company's transformation from a ₹250 crore business into a multinational entity generating over ₹13,000 crore in revenue, operating across 100 countries globally before pursuing his personal interests. ## Bhalla's Operational Mandate Herjit Singh Bhalla will retain his current responsibilities as CEO of India and SAARC businesses. He is tasked with leading expansion plans and implementing strategic priorities in the company's key domestic market. His appointment remains subject to necessary regulatory clearances and formal approval from shareholders through a mandatory postal ballot process. ## Extensive Industry Experience Bhalla brings over 25 years of FMCG sector expertise to his new role, including significant experience in brand development and international market growth. Prior to joining Dabur, he held leadership positions at multinational firms such as Unilever, where he spent 16 years, Hershey, and METRO Cash and Carry India operations. ## Board and Governance Changes The company has appointed Gopal Krishna Jain as a Non-Executive Independent Director for a two-year term beginning December 31, 2026. Additionally, Romesh Sobti will become the Lead Independent Director starting January 1, 2027, succeeding Mukesh Hari Butani. These changes reflect the firm's ongoing commitment to maintaining robust corporate governance standards. ## Finance Function Adjustments Ashok Kumar Jain, the Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Compliance Officer, is set to retire on November 30, 2026. Consequently, incumbent Chief Financial Officer Ankush Jain will assume the additional responsibility of Compliance Officer starting December 1, ensuring continuity in the company's financial oversight and regulatory compliance reporting structures. ## International Oversight Continuity Following the departure of Mohit Malhotra, P D Narang will continue to serve as a Whole-time Director. He will provide strategic direction to the group's various business units while maintaining direct supervision over the company's international operations, ensuring that the transition does not disrupt the firm's global expansion and market strategy. ## Future Strategic Outlook The leadership changes signal a shift in Dabur's management structure as it navigates a complex global FMCG landscape. By consolidating roles and bringing in experienced leadership, the company aims to maintain its growth trajectory. Stakeholders are now awaiting the formal postal ballot results to finalize these key board-level appointments. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.livemint.com/companies/people/who-is-herjit-singh-bhalla-dabur-india-appoints-ceo-as-whole-time-director-for-a-five-year-term-from-november-14-11793897545728.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._