Swiggy has announced the appointment of Anand Kripalu as an independent director and the chairperson of its board of directors.
Talking about the appointment, Sriharsha Majety, group CEO, Swiggy said, “I’m pleased to have Anand Kripalu join as an independent director and chairperson of the Swiggy board. Anand is a veteran in the consumer goods industry, and his deep knowledge and perspective will be instrumental in guiding Swiggy as we continue to innovate and redefine the on-demand delivery landscape in India.”
With about 40 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, Kripalu is the managing director and global CEO of EPL Ltd (formerly Essel Propack Limited). Prior to that, he was the managing director and CEO of Diageo India. He has also held leadership roles at Mondelez International (formerly Cadbury) and Unilever.
“Swiggy has transformed food and grocery delivery in the country, bringing unparalleled convenience to millions of homes. I am honoured to join its accomplished board and look forward to lending my experience and perspective as Swiggy shapes the future of convenience,” Kripalu added.
Kripalu holds a bachelor of technology in Electronics from IIT, Madras, and an MBA from IIM, Calcutta. He completed his advanced management program at Wharton Business School.
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