Aditya Birla Group Chairman's Children Join Hindalco Board

14 Aug 2024 CW Team

Hindalco Industries announced that Ananya Birla and Aryaman Vikram Birla, children of Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, have been appointed to its board. In a statement, the company revealed that during its board meeting, it welcomed Ananya Birla and Aryaman Vikram Birla as Directors.

Ananya Birla is known for her achievements as a businesswoman and platinum-selling artist. She founded Svatantra Microfin at the age of 17, which has become the second largest microfinance institution in India.

Aryaman Vikram Birla brings a wealth of experience from various fields, including entrepreneurship, venture capital investing, and professional sports. He is actively involved in multiple Aditya Birla Group businesses, encompassing fashion and retail, real estate, and paints.

The board also appointed Anjani Kumar Agrawal and Sukanya Kripalu as independent directors and announced Bharat Goenka as CFO (Designate). Additionally, in 2023, Ananya Birla and Aryaman Vikram Birla had joined the boards of Grasim Industries and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, and were also named directors on the board of Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt Ltd, the apex body guiding the strategic direction of the Aditya Birla Group's enterprises.

The Chairman of Hindalco Industries commented that the company is currently undergoing a significant growth phase, focusing on leveraging aluminium and copper to advance global energy transitions and promote a low-carbon future. He noted that the induction of Ananya and Aryaman as Directors is timely, given their business expertise and commitment to sustainability, which aligns with Hindalco?s strategic vision for a sustainable future.

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