Dabur India Limited announced significant changes to its senior management structure effective February 17, 2026. Current Whole Time Director & CEO, Mr. Mohit Malhotra, has been redesignated as Whole Time Director & Global Chief Executive Officer. Furthermore, the company appointed Mr. Herjit S. Bhalla as the new Chief Executive Officer – India Business, effective April 15, 2026. Mr. Bhalla will report directly to Mr. Malhotra.
Senior Management Transitions at Dabur
Dabur India Limited has formally communicated significant changes within its top management team following the Board of Directors’ approval on February 17, 2026. These alterations involve both a redesignation within the existing leadership and the appointment of a key executive for the India business operations.
Redesignation of Global CEO
Effective immediately from February 17, 2026, Mr. Mohit Malhotra has been redesignated from his role as Whole Time Director & Chief Executive Officer to the expanded position of Whole Time Director & Global Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Appointment of CEO – India Business
Following a recommendation from the Nomination & Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Herjit S. Bhalla to the category of Senior Management Personnel as the “Chief Executive Officer – India Business”. This appointment will take effect from April 15, 2026, or an alternative agreed-upon date.
Crucially, Mr. Bhalla will report directly to Mr. Mohit Malhotra, the newly designated Whole-time Director and Global Chief Executive Officer.
Profile of Mr. Herjit S. Bhalla
Mr. Bhalla, 49 years old, brings over 25 years of comprehensive commercial and general management experience. He holds a B.Com (Hons.) from Delhi University (1997) and an MBA from MDI Gurugram (2000).
His extensive career includes working with Unilever between 2000 and 2016, where he held roles including Marketing Director in Moscow (2009-12). Later, from 2016-17, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Metro Cash & Carry. He joined The Hershey Company in 2018 as Managing Director for India, subsequently taking on global responsibilities since 2021, including VP roles across AEMEA, Canada, and currently as VP Canada & Global Customers.
There are no disclosures of relationships between Mr. Bhalla and any existing directors of Dabur India Limited.
Source: BSE
