United Breweries Limited has appointed Ms Parul Malhotra as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She will also hold the position of Director – People. Her appointment will take effect from July 1, 2026. The company’s Board of Directors approved her appointment at its meeting held on May 5, 2026. The decision was made after the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. The company shared this information under SEBI’s listing rules.
Parul has been working in Human Resources (HR) for more than 20 years. She has worked in different countries in the Asia-Pacific region and Emerging Markets. She spent 18 years with Adidas, where she occupied numerous HR leadership positions. Parul first led HR operations in India, then moved to Thailand, and later became the HR head for the Southeast Asia region. In this role, she looked after HR in Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.Â
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In her career, she has facilitated team building, change management, employee development, and implementation of HR practices. She has also helped in creating a good working culture in rapidly growing organisations. Ms Malhotra is renowned for striking a balance between the objectives of the organisation and those of the employees. She emphasises the integration of People, Purpose, and Passion and advocates for teamwork by emphasising the “WE” approach rather than the “ME” approach.
