Leena Nair
CEO, Chanel
United Kingdom
An outsider's view of luxury fashion, pioneering leadership with a people-first vision.
Leena Nair was born in India in 1969. She became the Global CEO of Chanel in 2022, making her the second female and the first Asian CEO in the brand's century-old history.
Known for her progressive leadership, she previously served as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Unilever, where she worked for three decades and achieved a 50/50 gender balance across global leadership roles.
A trailblazer in sustainable business practices and organizational culture, Leena's accomplishments have gained significant recognition, including being named one of Fortune's most powerful women.
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XLRI Jamshedpur
Walchand College of Engineering
In 2016, she became Unilever’s “youngest ever, first female, first Asian” Chief Human Resources Officer.
She is a mentor and advocate for aspiring leaders, especially women, encouraging them to challenge conventional norms in business.
Leena Nair writes a gratitude journal and practices meditation every day.
- —LinkedIn Top Voice
- 2023Fortune's Most Powerful Women’s List
- 2020Global Indian of the Year, The Economic Times' Prime Women Leadership Awards
- 2022Forbes India’s Top Self-Made Women’s List
- —Business Today Most Powerful Business Woman
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