Who is Leena Nair? XLRI Jamshedpur grad & top Unilever executive to be Chanel’s new CEO

A top executive of Anglo-Dutch FMCG major Unilever, Leena Nair was declared the Global Chief Executive Officer of French luxury group and fashion house ‘Chanel’ on Tuesday.  In a statement, Chanel said Nair would join the group in January, adding that her addition would ensure its “long-term success as a private company.” With this appointment, Nair, 52, becomes the latest to join the list of Indians who have…Continue Reading

Unilever CHRO Leena Nair quits, joins French luxury fashion house Chanel as global chief executive

Leena Nair, the first female and youngest-ever Chief Human Resources Officer of Anglo-Dutch FMCG major Unilever has stepped down to join French luxury group Chanel as its Global Chief Executive. She was a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive (ULE), which is responsible for delivering Unilever’s business and financial performance. “Leena Nair, CHRO, has decided…Continue Reading