Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has made a significant leadership change, appointing BP Biddappa as the new Executive Director of Human Resources and Chief People, Transformation, and Sustainability Officer for South Asia. With over three decades of experience within Unilever, Biddappa brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, poised to lead the people agenda and drive transformation initiatives across the region.
Biddappa succeeds Anuradha Razdan, who is transitioning to a global role as Chief Reward & Organization Development Officer for Unilever, effective June 1. Razdan, who has served as the Executive Director of HR at HUL and the CHRO for South Asia for the past five years, has been instrumental in shaping the company’s human resources strategy.
Having commenced his career with a stint in HUL’s factory, Biddappa has held various leadership roles within Unilever, spanning leadership development to business partnering across diverse geographies including Maghreb, Bangladesh, and India. His extensive experience positions him well to drive HUL’s transformation agenda and sustainability initiatives.
Rohit Jawa, CEO and Managing Director of HUL, expressed enthusiasm for Biddappa’s appointment, citing his profound understanding of transformation and organizational development. Jawa welcomed Biddappa back to India and expressed confidence in his ability to lead HUL forward on its future-fit agenda.
Additionally, Jawa extended gratitude to Anuradha Razdan for her invaluable contributions to the business during her tenure. Razdan’s elevation to a senior leadership role within Unilever underscores the remarkable talent pool present in India and highlights the company’s commitment to nurturing talent from within.
Biddappa’s appointment underscores HUL’s dedication to fostering sustainable growth and organizational excellence in South Asia. With his proven track record and strategic acumen, Biddappa is poised to lead HUL’s people agenda and spearhead transformative initiatives aimed at driving business success while upholding sustainability principles.
The forthcoming transition signifies a new chapter for HUL, characterized by a renewed focus on people-centric strategies and sustainable practices under Biddappa’s stewardship.
