Welspun Living appoints S Duggal as Independent Director
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Welspun Living appoints S Duggal as Independent Director

Welspun Living, a leading player in home textiles, flooring solutions, and advanced textiles, announces the appointment of Sunil Duggal as an Independent Director, effective from January 31, 2024.

Duggal will serve his first term as an Independent Director for four years, ending on January 30, 2028. Duggal is an accomplished leader, with a Bachelor of Technology Hons. (Electrical Engineering) from BITS, Pilani, and a postgraduate diploma in Business Management (Marketing) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.

His extensive experience, spanning decades, includes a remarkable 17-year tenure as CEO of Dabur India Limited. He has also chaired and cochaired significant committees, such as Indo-Turkish JBC and FICCI Committee on Food Processing. Mr. Duggal has been recognized as FMCG CEO of the year thrice and was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in 2019. His expertise will be invaluable to Welspun Living.

"Dipali Goenka, CEO & MD of Welspun Living, on the appointment of Sunil Duggal said, I am delighted to welcome Sunil Duggal to Welspun's Board of Directors. His extensive experience, particularly in steering Dabur's success, aligns seamlessly with our commitment to elevating Welspun's B2C journey. As we embark on this transformative phase, his consumer-centric perspective and experience in building strong consumer connections resonates perfectly with Welspun?s vision. His insights into consumer behaviour and market dynamics will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and cater to the evolving needs of our audience. Together, we are poised to strengthen Welspun's position in the market, combining our passion for quality with Sunil's wealth of experience. I look forward to working with him.

Joining as an independent director with Welspun Living, Duggal added, "As an Independent Director, I am truly excited to contribute my experience and knowledge to Welspun Living's diversified brand portfolio, fostering growth and ensuring success. The company's unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability is truly inspiring, aligning seamlessly with my values. I am eager to embark on this exciting journey, working collaboratively to further elevate Welspun Living's impact in the industry.?

Welspun Living, a leading player in home textiles, flooring solutions, and advanced textiles, announces the appointment of Sunil Duggal as an Independent Director, effective from January 31, 2024. Duggal will serve his first term as an Independent Director for four years, ending on January 30, 2028. Duggal is an accomplished leader, with a Bachelor of Technology Hons. (Electrical Engineering) from BITS, Pilani, and a postgraduate diploma in Business Management (Marketing) from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. His extensive experience, spanning decades, includes a remarkable 17-year tenure as CEO of Dabur India Limited. He has also chaired and cochaired significant committees, such as Indo-Turkish JBC and FICCI Committee on Food Processing. Mr. Duggal has been recognized as FMCG CEO of the year thrice and was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in 2019. His expertise will be invaluable to Welspun Living. Dipali Goenka, CEO & MD of Welspun Living, on the appointment of Sunil Duggal said, I am delighted to welcome Sunil Duggal to Welspun's Board of Directors. His extensive experience, particularly in steering Dabur's success, aligns seamlessly with our commitment to elevating Welspun's B2C journey. As we embark on this transformative phase, his consumer-centric perspective and experience in building strong consumer connections resonates perfectly with Welspun?s vision. His insights into consumer behaviour and market dynamics will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and cater to the evolving needs of our audience. Together, we are poised to strengthen Welspun's position in the market, combining our passion for quality with Sunil's wealth of experience. I look forward to working with him. Joining as an independent director with Welspun Living, Duggal added, As an Independent Director, I am truly excited to contribute my experience and knowledge to Welspun Living's diversified brand portfolio, fostering growth and ensuring success. The company's unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability is truly inspiring, aligning seamlessly with my values. I am eager to embark on this exciting journey, working collaboratively to further elevate Welspun Living's impact in the industry.?

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