Experience34+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

"Lift as You Climb" has always been my motto. As Global CEO, I’m passionate about people reaching their potential through personal growth, the power of creation to inspire and purpose-driven business.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • CHANELCurrent
    2022–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer, GlobalCurrent
      2022–Present
  • 2017–Present· 9 yrs 9 mos
    • Member Women’s Network Forum hosted by Countess of Wessex, FTSE Mentoring ProgrammeCurrent
      2017–Present
  • 2017–Present· 9 yrs 9 mos
    • Steering Committee member - VariousCurrent
      2017–Present
  • 2019–2024· 5 yrs
    • Advisors of the International Council
      2019–2024
  • 2019–Jul 2022· 3 yrs 6 mos
    • Non-Executive Board Member
      2019–Jul 2022
  • 2018–2024· 6 yrs
    • Board Trustee
      2018–2024
    • Non-Executive Board Member
      2018–2021
  • Jun 1992–2022· 29 yrs 7 mos
    • Chief Human Resources Officer & Member of the Unilever Leadership Executive
      Mar 2016–2022
    • SVP Leadership and Organisation Development and Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion
      2013–Feb 2016
    • Multiple positions within Unilever India Management
      Jun 1992–Dec 2012

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Human Resources

XLRI Jamshedpur

Bachelor's degree

Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli

Executive Relationship Map

Reports To
Leena Nair
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

Executive Network Preview

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Skills & Expertise

17 of 17 skills
Change ManagementHR TransformationLeadershipManagementStrategyStrategic PlanningTalent ManagementHuman ResourcesBusiness StrategyInspiring LeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementFMCGWomen LeadersTeam ManagementEmployee Engagement