Dabur Names Herjit Bhalla as CEO for India Business

Dabur India Limited has appointed Herjit Bhalla as Chief Executive Officer – India, marking a significant leadership move for the company as it enters its next phase of growth.

Bhalla brings over two decades of experience across FMCG, retail, and global consumer businesses. He joins Dabur from The Hershey Company, where he held multiple leadership roles, including Vice President positions across regions such as Canada, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, and earlier served as Managing Director – India.

Prior to Hershey, he worked as Chief Operating Officer – North & East at METRO Cash & Carry India Private Limited, where he led growth and expansion initiatives across key markets. He also spent over 16 years at Hindustan Unilever Ltd, holding several leadership roles across sales, marketing, and general management, both in India and international markets.

Throughout his career, Bhalla has led large teams, managed P&L responsibilities, and driven business growth across categories and geographies. His experience spans brand building, customer development, market expansion, and strategic transformation initiatives.

In his statement, Bhalla highlighted the emotional significance of joining Dabur, a brand he has grown up with, and expressed his commitment to learning from teams across the organisation while building on its legacy. He emphasised the company’s strong foundation of trust, quality, and deep consumer understanding as key strengths.

His appointment comes at a time when FMCG companies are navigating evolving consumer preferences, increased competition, and rapid market shifts. With his global experience and strong execution track record, Bhalla is expected to play a key role in driving Dabur’s growth strategy and strengthening its position in the Indian market.