Mohit Malhotra Steps Down as Dabur Global CEO After 32 Years

Mohit Malhotra has exited Dabur as its Global CEO, bringing an end to a 32-year association with the company. Having joined Dabur as a Management Trainee in 1994, Malhotra progressed through several leadership positions across its domestic and international businesses before taking charge as Global CEO in April 2019.

During his career at Dabur, Malhotra held several key roles. He became Business Head of the European Union in 2001 before moving to Dubai in 2004 as Head of Marketing for Dabur’s International Business. In 2008, he was appointed CEO of Dabur International. He subsequently led the India business as CEO before assuming the global leadership role.

As Global CEO, Malhotra was responsible for the company’s overall strategic direction and growth, with a focus on expanding its international presence and strengthening its position across consumer health, personal care and food categories.

Dabur’s Growth During Malhotra’s 32-Year Journey

In his resignation letter, Malhotra reflected on the company’s transformation during his tenure. He stated that Dabur had grown from a business with revenues of Rs 1,250 crore into a transnational enterprise with a presence in more than 100 countries and revenues exceeding Rs 13,000 crore.

He also highlighted his contribution to developing brands and businesses into multi-crore profit centres while leading teams across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and India.

Malhotra Expresses Gratitude to Dabur Leadership

Expressing gratitude to the Burman family, the Board and his colleagues, Malhotra said he believed this was the right stage in his career to take on a new challenge.

He also expressed confidence in Dabur’s existing leadership team, business strategy and organisational legacy to guide the company’s future growth.

Leadership Transition at Dabur

Malhotra’s departure comes at a significant leadership juncture for Dabur, which has built its business around Ayurveda-led consumer products while expanding its presence across international markets.

The company has not specified a successor or outlined the leadership transition arrangements in the information accompanying the resignation announcement.

His exit marks the conclusion of a three-decade career at Dabur, during which he held leadership responsibilities across multiple geographies and played a role in the company’s expansion into a global consumer goods business.