Dabur India has announced a key leadership transition with the elevation of Mohit Malhotra to the role of Global Chief Executive Officer, alongside the appointment of Herjit S. Bhalla as CEO India. The move underscores the company’s intent to strengthen its global footprint while reinforcing leadership in its home market.
Malhotra, who previously served as CEO of Dabur’s India business, shared the development on his LinkedIn profile, marking a significant milestone in his professional journey and the company’s strategic evolution. In his new role, he will oversee Dabur’s global operations, driving international expansion and steering performance across markets. His elevation reflects Dabur’s focus on consolidating its global presence while continuing to innovate across health, wellness and personal care categories.
Having led the India business with a sharp focus on growth, product innovation and distribution expansion, Malhotra played a key role in widening Dabur’s market footprint across urban and rural segments. His move to the global role is seen as a strategic alignment of the company’s international ambitions with proven internal leadership.
Taking over as CEO – India, Herjit S. Bhalla, 49, brings more than 25 years of commercial and general management experience across diverse geographies and business environments.
Following his tenure at Unilever, Bhalla worked as Chief Operating Officer at Metro Cash & Carry (2016–17), where he was also a member of the Executive Board of Directors. In 2018, he joined The Hershey Company as Managing Director for India and subsequently moved into global leadership roles from 2021 onward, serving as VP India & AEMEA, VP Canada and AMEA, and most recently as VP Canada & Global Customers.
Bhalla’s appointment is expected to bring strong operational and market leadership to Dabur’s India business at a time when the FMCG sector is witnessing rapid shifts in consumer demand and competitive intensity.
