In 2018, the FMCG maker acquired GSK's health food drinks portfolio, which included the Horlicks brand across India, Bangladesh, and 20 other primarily Asian markets.
The FMCG major’s transformation journey has created job opportunities such as digital marketing, AI specialists in planning and supply chain functions, within the company.
Rohit Jawa is currently chief of transformation for Unilever in London. He started his career with HUL in 1988, worked across India, South East Asia, North Asian markets
How legacy FMCG companies staged a comeback in their battle with new-age brands by investing in data-led strategies, acquisitions and premium product portfolio.
The call has come against the backdrop of the decision by HUL to increase the royalty payment to parent company Unilever, from 2.65% to 3.45% over three years till 2025.