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Dabur promotes Herjit Bhalla to board as Malhotra exits CEO role
Herjit Bhalla will assume the position of whole-time director at Dabur India from mid-November, as Mohit Malhotra concludes his tenure as global chief executive after over 30 years with the FMCG major.
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Dabur India has announced a significant leadership transition, with Herjit Bhalla joining the company's board of directors as whole-time director effective November 14. The appointment marks a strategic move for the consumer goods conglomerate as it reshapes its executive structure.
The transition follows Mohit Malhotra's decision to step down from his position as global CEO. Malhotra, who has served the company for more than three decades, departs after leading Dabur through a substantial period of its operations and growth trajectory.
Bhalla's elevation to the board represents an internal promotion and signals continuity in leadership while introducing fresh perspectives to Dabur's strategic direction. The whole-time director role typically involves active participation in day-to-day operations and board-level decision-making.
The changes come as Dabur India continues to navigate the competitive consumer goods landscape in India and across South and Southeast Asian markets. The company, known for its ayurvedic and traditional wellness products, has been expanding its portfolio to include modern healthcare and personal care segments in recent years.
The leadership reshuffle reflects broader succession planning initiatives at the company as it seeks to balance experience with fresh leadership approaches in an evolving business environment.