Non-executive directors

The non-executive directors are the independent directors in the HUL Board

Harish Manwani

Mr. Harish Manwani - Chairman

Mr. Harish Manwani (55), assumed charge as the Non-Executive Chairman of the Company with effect from 1st July, 2005.

D S Parekh

Mr. D. S. Parekh - Independent Director

Mr. D. S. Parekh (64), is a B.Com graduate and holds a FCA degree from England and Wales. Mr. Parekh has held senior positions in Grindlays and Chase Manhattan.

A Narayan

Mr. A. Narayan - Independent Director

Mr. A. Narayan (57), joined ICI India as a Management Trainee in 1973 and grew through diverse functions and businesses before being appointed as the Managing Director of ICI India in 1996.

S Ramadorai

Mr. S. Ramadorai - Independent Director

Mr. S. Ramadorai (64), is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services Limited; Chairman of Tata Technologies Limited and Chairman of CMC Limited.

R A  Mashelkar

Dr. R. A. Mashelkar - Independent Director

Dr. R. A. Mashelkar (66), is presently the President of Global Research Alliance, a network of publicly funded R&D institutes from Asia-Pacific Europe and USA.