Bikaji Foods International Limited, India’s largest manufacturer of ethnic savouries and sweets, announced the appointment of Sunil Sethi as Non-Executive, Independent Director on the company’s Board, with effect from November 6, 2023.
According to the company’s exchange filing, “We hereby inform you that in continuation to our letter bearing Ref. No. BFIL/SEC/2023-24/143 dated January 19, 2024 and pursuant to the provisions of the Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, as amended from time to time, the shareholder of the Company through postal ballot, have approved the appointment of Mr. Sunil Sethi (DIN:08259108) as a Non-Executive, Independent Director of the Company for a period of 5 years effective from November 06, 2023.”
Sunil Sethi, is a corporate connoisseur with over three decades of multi-category experience in the FMCG & Alcoholic beverages industry. With expertise in sales, marketing, strategy, and general management across international markets, Sethi has held key roles in blue-chip Indian & multinational organizations, including Wipro Consumer, Cadbury India (now Mondelez), Diageo, Colgate Palmolive, Kelloggs & Fonterra.
Sethi sits on the Boards of Modenik Lifestyle Private Limited as Whole-time Director.
Having worked across the Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa, and some Central Eastern Europe markets, he deeply understands consumer, customer, trade & cultural nuances. He brings in proven expertise in leading start-ups & growing mature businesses, as per the company’s statement.
A Commerce graduate from Delhi University and a master’s degree holder in Management Studies from Mumbai University, Sunil is also a certified Executive Coach. He currently serves as an Advisor to the New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) Beachhead Network and External Advisor with Bain Consulting. In the past, he has been the Chairman of government Relations on the Board of the Indian CEO Forum in Sri Lanka, a member of the Board of Governors of AMCHAM (American Chambers), and the Chairman of the AMCHAM FMCG Committee, Malaysia, for 4 years.
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