May 2026 | Leadership Appointment | India – United Breweries has announced the appointment of Parul Malhotra as Chief Human Resources Officer (Director – People), effective July 1, 2026.
The leadership move comes as the company strengthens its focus on people strategy, organisational culture, and long-term talent development.
Role and Strategic Focus
In her new position, Parul Malhotra will lead the company’s human resources function, with a focus on:
- Building a flexible and future-ready workforce
- Strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Aligning talent strategy with business growth objectives
- Enhancing employee engagement and organisational culture
Extensive Global HR Experience
Parul Malhotra brings over two decades of experience in human resources, spanning multiple industries and international markets.
She joins from adidas, where she spent more than 18 years in various leadership roles.
Her most recent role was Senior Director – HR for Southeast Asia, based in Singapore, where she led HR strategy across diverse regional markets.
Leadership Roles at adidas
During her tenure at adidas, she held several key positions, including:
- HR Head – Southeast Asia
- HR Head – Thailand
- HR Head – India
In these roles, she focused on:
- Building strong talent pipelines
- Modernising HR systems and processes
- Aligning workforce strategy with global business goals
She also held roles such as Director HRM and Rewards, Senior Manager HR, and HR Manager, gaining deep expertise in performance management, compensation strategy, and leadership development.
Early Career and Education
Before joining adidas, Parul Malhotra worked at Keane and Patni Computer Systems, where she contributed to HR strategy and business operations.
She began her career with an internship at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories.
Her academic background includes:
- MBA in Human Resources and Marketing from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Sri Venkateswara College
About United Breweries
United Breweries is one of India’s leading beer manufacturers, known for its flagship brand Kingfisher. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company has a strong nationwide presence and continues to focus on quality, distribution, and sustainable growth.
Conclusion
The appointment of Parul Malhotra as CHRO reflects United Breweries’ commitment to strengthening its people strategy and building a future-ready organisation.
As companies increasingly prioritise talent and culture as growth drivers, leadership roles in HR are becoming central to long-term business success.
