Overview
Sanjiv Mehta’s twenty-one-year odyssey as CEO of Unilever businesses across several countries provides the answer. From leading markets in Bangladesh, the Philippines, North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia to steering Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) through a transformative decade, Sanjiv has mastered the art of balancing legacy with innovation. A CEO’s Brew is more than a corporate memoir; it is a distillation of a leadership style he calls ‘Humbition’. Whether navigating volatile markets, fighting competitive battles or scaling HUL into one of the world’s most admired consumer goods businesses, Sanjiv’s journey offers practical wisdom for the next generation of entrepreneurs, leaders and seasoned executives. Stirred with passion and served with grit, this is the story of a leader who transformed some of the world’s most complex markets into a global gold standard for sustainable and values-led growth
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Author: Sanjiv Mehta
Publisher: Penguin Random House India
Imprint: Penguin Business
Weight: 0.710kg
ISBN: 9780143473091
ISBN 10: 0143473093
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 05 March 2026
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
Just finished reading the book @Sanjiv Mehta. Sanjiv Mehta’s A CEO’s Brew is not a textbook on leadership, nor a lecture in disguise, it is a journey. He invites us to travel alongside him, not as students in a classroom but as co-passengers, experiencing the pressures, dilemmas, empathy, celebration, and passion that define true leadership. What stands out is his conviction that human comes before revenue, a principle woven into every chapter. The book introduces the beautiful idea of “Humbition”, a blend of humility and ambition, that perfectly reflects Sanjiv’s leadership style. For me, having spent nearly 25 years at Unilever, this resonates deeply. I have always admired how he nurtured leaders with conviction, never coercion, and how his words carried weight because they were grounded in authenticity. This book is a must-read for every Unilever executive, past or present, and for current and upcoming corporate and non-corporate leaders at every stage of their journey. It is a celebration of leadership that is empathetic, courageous, and human. Personally, it is a moment of pride to see his philosophy distilled into these pages, and I wish him many more opportunities to share his wisdom with the world. Thank you, Sanjiv.
Author Information
Sanjiv Mehta is one of the most respected business leaders of his generation, having spent over two decades at the helm of Unilever businesses across diverse markets. During his transformative decade as CEO and chairman of Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), he orchestrated a period of historic value creation, cementing the company’s position as one of India’s most valuable and admired enterprises. A staunch advocate for ‘growth with purpose’, Sanjiv is recognized for his commitment to sustainability, women’s empowerment and pioneering institutional capabilities. He continues to shape the consumer landscape as the executive chairman (India) at L Catterton while serving on several prestigious global and Indian boards.
