Leadership rejig follows Mohit Malhotra’s elevation as Global CEO, with Bhalla set to drive domestic growth and execution
Dabur India has appointed Herjit S. Bhalla as Chief Executive Officer, India Business, effective April 15, 2026, as part of a senior leadership restructuring cleared by the Board of Directors. The move follows the elevation of Mohit Malhotra to Whole Time Director and Global Chief Executive Officer.
Bhalla will report to Malhotra in his global capacity and assume responsibility for Dabur’s India operations, with a mandate to sharpen execution, strengthen category leadership, and accelerate growth across the company’s core domestic portfolio.
With over 25 years of experience in commercial and general management roles, Bhalla brings extensive exposure across Indian and international markets. He holds a B.Com degree from the University of Delhi and an MBA from Management Development Institute, Gurugram.
He spent 16 years at Unilever in sales and marketing leadership roles, including international assignments. He subsequently served as Chief Operating Officer at Metro Cash and Carry India and later joined The Hershey Company, where he held leadership positions including Managing Director for India and Vice President roles overseeing international markets and global customer strategy.
The leadership transition reflects Dabur’s strategic focus on strengthening its India business amid evolving consumer demand patterns and intensifying competition in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
