HUL names ex-Marico, Flipkart exec Koteshwar LN as Oziva CEO to lead wellness push

Hindustan Unilever has appointed Koteshwar L.N., previously with Marico, Flipkart and Coca-Cola, as CEO of wellness nutrition brand Oziva. He will steer the broader wellness portfolio, including Liquid I.V., as the category posts strong growth. HUL holds a 51% stake in Oziva.

— Filed Tue, 30 Jun, 2026, 00:26 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

HUL appointed Koteshwar L.N., ex-Marico, Flipkart and Coca-Cola executive, as CEO of its wellness nutrition brand Oziva, overseeing its broader wellness portfolio including Liquid I.V. amid strong category growth.

Why this matters

HUL deepens its bet on wellness nutrition by installing a seasoned consumer and e-commerce leader at Oziva, signaling intent to scale the portfolio amid category momentum.

Leadership signals steady at 469 over the past 90 days.