Packaged consumer goods major Dabur India has appointed former Hershey Company executive Herjit Bhalla as its new India Chief Executive Officer, effective April 15.
As part of the leadership transition, current India chief Mohit Malhotra will move into the role of Global CEO, with Bhalla set to report to him, the company said in an exchange filing. The development was first reported in January.
Bhalla currently serves as Vice President for Canada and Global Customers at Hershey and brings more than eight years of experience across regions, including Canada, Asia-Pacific, West Asia, and Africa. His previous stints include roles at Metro Cash & Carry and Hindustan Unilever, adding to his cross-market FMCG leadership exposure.
The leadership reshuffle comes amid a broader wave of executive changes across the consumer goods sector over the past year, with several major companies announcing new chiefs following exits or retirements.
Dabur reported a 7.3 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹553.61 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, while consolidated revenue increased 6.1 per cent to ₹3,559 crore. The company noted that domestic demand trends showed a gradual recovery after GST rate cuts.
The transition signals Dabur’s focus on strengthening leadership depth and accelerating growth across domestic and global markets.