Vadilal Industries appoints Himanshu Kanwar as CEO

Srinagar, Sep 9: Vadilal Industries has appointed Himanshu Kanwar as the first non-family CEO to lead its operations in India, marking a significant step in the company’s transformation into a professionally managed enterprise.

As per the statement, Kanwar brings over two decades of experience in consumer businesses, having held senior roles at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) across foods, beverages, personal care, and ice creams.

As Business Head – Ice Creams at HUL, he drove robust growth through strategic acquisitions and innovation. He later served as Global Brand Director for HUL’s South Asia Haircare portfolio, overseeing brand strategy and positioning for several iconic brands. Since 2022, he has been mentoring fast-scaling consumer startups across beauty, food, fintech, and OTT sectors.

An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and Delhi College of Engineering, Kanwar combines analytical rigour with brand-building expertise and digital fluency. Expressing his enthusiasm, Kanwar said he feels “privileged to lead Vadilal through this phase of transition” and aims to build upon the brand’s legacy of bringing joy to millions through quality products.