Tag: Anant Ambani

  • Gayatri Yadav roped in as  group CMO and EVP at Reliance Industries

    Gayatri Yadav roped in as group CMO and EVP at Reliance Industries

    MUMBAI: Veteran marketing leader Gayatri Yadav has joined Reliance Industries Limited as group chief marketing officer (CMO) and EVP, strategic initiatives, chairman’s office. In this role, she will collaborate closely with Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Anant Ambani to drive brand innovation and strengthen consumer engagement.

    Gayatri, who brings over three decades of diverse experience, has held prominent positions across FMCG, media, and investment sectors. Her career includes key roles at Procter & Gamble, General Mills, and Star India, where she spearheaded major marketing strategies. Most recently, she served as CMO at Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), leading its rebranding and digital growth initiatives.

    Reflecting on her journey, Gayatri expressed gratitude for past opportunities and highlighted her excitement to contribute to Reliance’s growth-driven vision, stating: “What is good for India is good for Reliance.”

    Beyond her corporate roles, Gayatri holds board positions at Paani Foundation, United Way Mumbai, and PRS Legislative Research, underscoring her commitment to social impact.

  • Reliance Industries shareholders welcomes Isha, Anant and Akash Ambani to the board

    Reliance Industries shareholders welcomes Isha, Anant and Akash Ambani to the board

    Mumbai: Reliance Industries shareholders have approved the appointment of new leaders – Isha, Akash and Anant Ambani on the company’s board as non-executive directors.

    Shareholders have approved the appointment of Isha Ambani to the company’s board with 98.21 per cent votes cast in its favour, while Akash Ambani’s nomination garnered 98.06 per cent of the vote.

    Anant Ambani’s appointment to the company’s board received 92.75 per cent votes in favour.

    Isha Ambani was appointed the leader of Reliance Retail in August 2022, while Akash Ambani became chairman of Reliance Jio in June last year. Anant Ambani was appointed as the leader of the company’s energy vertical in August 2022.

    Reliance Industries chairman & managing director Mukesh Ambani will continue at the helm for another five years, as he had announced during the AGM.

  • Nita Ambani steps down from RIL board

    Nita Ambani steps down from RIL board

    Mumbai: In a significant development, Nita Ambani has tendered her resignation from the board of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). The RIL board of directors has recommended the appointment of Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani, and Anant Ambani to fill key positions on the board. Nita Ambani, while stepping down from the board, will continue her role as the chairperson of the Reliance Foundation.

    Nita Ambani’s stepping down from the board doesn’t mark her departure from the Reliance fold. This maintains her pivotal role in the philanthropic and social initiatives of the conglomerate.

    The move is anticipated to have far-reaching implications for the company’s future strategies and direction.