Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL) has appointed Shrikant Kanhere as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, the company announced on December 6, 2024. Kanhere will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer while taking on the additional leadership role.
The shares of Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL) were trading at ₹312.55 up by ₹1.80 or 0.58 per cent on the NSE today at 1.38 pm.
The seasoned executive, who joined AWL in 2013, brings over 25 years of cross-sector experience from consulting, manufacturing, services, and FMCG industries. Prior to AWL, Kanhere held positions at Reliance Industries Limited and Vodafone Digilink Limited.
Under the new organizational structure, Kanhere will work alongside Chief Operating Officer Saumin Sheth and Managing Director & CEO Angshu Mallick. His responsibilities will include business development, investor relations, and financial management, while Sheth will continue overseeing raw material sourcing, trading, and manufacturing operations.
The Board of Directors expressed confidence that this management reconfiguration will position AWL for its next growth phase. AWL, recognized as one of India’s largest food and FMCG companies, is known for its Fortune brand and offers a wide range of kitchen essentials including edible oil, wheat flour, rice, and pulses.
