Darrius Pillay

Home Care Head of R&D for Southern Africa BU and R&D Director of Global Soaps

Darius is the Home Care Head of R&D for Southern Africa BU and Director of Global Soaps R&D Design Center at Unilever, based in South Africa. He is recognized for leading innovation in laundry and fabric care, driving sustainable product solutions, and building high-performing teams. Darrius has successfully partnered with global suppliers and implemented cutting-edge technologies, strengthening Unilever’s reputation for quality and consumer satisfaction.

He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal.