Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Appointment of Mr Nikhil Modha as Chief Financial Officer (Designate) & SMP of the company w.e.f. April 01, 2026.
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ABFRL has announced three leadership changes effective from April 2026. Mr. Nikhil Modha, currently President of Corporate Finance at Aditya Birla Management Corporation, will take over as CFO (Designate) from April 1, 2026, and become full CFO on January 1, 2027, replacing Mr. Jagdish Bajaj who retires on December 31, 2026. Mr. Suraj Bahirwani, a long-serving internal leader with over two decades in the group, will succeed Ms. Sangeeta Tanwani as CEO of Pantaloons in a phased transition - starting as CEO Designate from April 1, 2026 and taking full charge from October 1, 2026. Additionally, Mr. Marco Agnolin, a global fashion retail veteran with 30+ years at Inditex (Zara, Bershka) and Diesel, has been appointed as CEO of the OWND! brand effective April 6, 2026.
These are well-planned, orderly successions with no abrupt exits, which is generally positive for governance and stability. Internal promotions for CFO and Pantaloons CEO ensure continuity, while the external hire for the newer OWND! brand signals a focused push to scale that business with global fast-fashion expertise.