FMCG CEO churn accelerates in 2025 as HUL, Britannia, Nestle India boards demand faster turnarounds

A wave of CEO exits swept India's FMCG sector in 2025, with HUL, Britannia, Nestle India, Diageo and PepsiCo among those changing leadership as boards lose patience amid weak volumes, urban demand slowdown and inflation-hit margins.

— Filed Thu, 14 May, 2026, 03:55 IST · Source CNBC TV18 · Retail · Updated

FMCG sector saw sharp CEO churn in 2025 across HUL, Britannia, Nestle India, Unilever, Diageo, and PepsiCo as boards pushed for faster turnarounds amid weak volumes, inflation, sluggish urban demand, and declining investor patience.