KUALA LUMPUR: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd (DLMI) has announced the appointment of Veronika Winanti Wahyu Utami as its incoming managing director, effective April 15, 2025. This move follows the tenure of Ramjeet Kaur Vurik, who has served in this role since July 2021 and will transition to become the global director of marketing and innovations at FrieslandCampina Professional and Trading in the Netherlands.
Currently serving as the marketing director for consumer dairy and specialised nutrition at Frisian Flag Indonesia, Utami brings a wealth of experience to DLMI. She will oversee the company’s operations and report directly to Corine Tap, president of Asia at FrieslandCampina.
Utami’s career spans over two decades, with a significant tenure at Unilever prior to her current role. Joining Unilever in 2002, she held various leadership positions in marketing across Indonesia and the wider region. Notably, she served as fabric cleaning director for South East Asia and New Zealand at Unilever Asia Pte Ltd from January 2018 to March 2019. Her achievements culminated in her appointment to the Unilever Indonesia Board of Directors in 2019.
“We are confident that Utami’s expertise will be instrumental in guiding DLMI through its next phase of growth and development,” stated the group in a press release.
With her extensive background in consumer goods and strategic leadership, Utami’s appointment underscores DLMI’s commitment to advancing its market position under her leadership. Her transition marks a pivotal moment for the company as it prepares to navigate future challenges and opportunities in the dairy industry.
