BP Biddappa

Chief People, Transformation and Sustainability Officer, South Asia| Whole Time Director, HUL

Professional Overview
BP Biddappa is the Chief People, Transformation and Sustainability Officer for South Asia and a Whole Time Director at Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), a leading consumer goods company. With extensive experience in the consumer goods industry, he is a strategic leader focused on driving organizational transformation, sustainability initiatives, and people-centric business strategies.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief People, Transformation and Sustainability Officer for South Asia, BP Biddappa is responsible for leading HUL's people management, organizational change, and sustainability agenda across the region. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping the company's talent development programs, workforce planning, and HR transformation initiatives. Biddappa also serves as a Whole Time Director on the HUL Board, contributing his expertise to the company's strategic decision-making and governance.

Career Progression
Throughout his career, Biddappa has held various leadership positions within Unilever, the parent company of HUL, both in India and globally. He has a proven track record of driving business growth, operational excellence, and cultural transformation in diverse markets. Biddappa's previous roles include leading Unilever's human resources function in South Asia and serving as the Vice President of Human Resources for Unilever's global business clusters.

Academic Background
Biddappa holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic human resources management

• Organizational transformation and change leadership

• Sustainability and corporate social responsibility

• Consumer goods industry expertise

• Talent development and succession planning

• Operational excellence and business optimization

Professional Impact
Under Biddappa's leadership, HUL has been recognized for its progressive people practices, sustainability initiatives, and contributions to the consumer goods industry in South Asia. He has played a pivotal role in driving the company's transformation agenda, aligning its workforce and culture with evolving business priorities. Biddappa's expertise and strategic insights have been instrumental in shaping HUL's growth and positioning it as a leader in the region.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strong business acumen, and strategic vision, BP Biddappa continues to make significant contributions to Hindustan Unilever Limited's success as a Chief People, Transformation and Sustainability Officer and Whole Time Director. His leadership and commitment to driving organizational change, sustainability, and people-centric strategies have positioned him as a respected figure in the consumer goods industry.