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HUL's Shiva Krishnamurthy Joins General Mills as CEO

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General Mills, Inc. hires Krishnamurthy as CEO.

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HUL's shiva Krishnamurthy joins General Mills as CEO. Shiva Krishnamurthy, formerly in the position of Executive Director for Foods & Refreshment at Hindustan Unilever (HUL), has been designated as the Chief Executive Officer at General Mills. In his new capacity, Krishnamurthy will be reporting to Balki Radhakrishnan, who holds the title of Vice President and Managing Director of Global Emerging Markets. Krishnamurthy joined Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) in the year 2000, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in the fields of marketing and general management. In a note announcing the move, Krishnamurthy said he was "delighted to join the General Mills mission of 'Making food the world loves'," highlighting the company's iconic brands, advanced food science capabilities, and strong talent base. "Powered by a culture that fosters learning, growing and belonging, we are well placed to address the India opportunity. I look forward to building on the foundation laid by my predecessors," he added. Reflecting on his journey at HUL, Krishnamurthy described the company as his "professional alma mater," often referred to as *"The CEO Factory." He thanked several leaders, including Sanjiv Mehta, Sudhir Sitapati, Hanneke Faber, and the late Anil Gopalan, for shaping his leadership journey. Commenting on the appointment, Radhakrishnan states, "Shiva's consumer-first...

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Executive hire

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Person
KrishnamurthyCEO

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  • KrishnamurthyCEO · Named in the story

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Category
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  • directors

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Confidence
70%
Detected
Jan 20, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
hires

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