Pidilite Industries Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Appointment of Mr. K Swaminathan as Executive Director of the company w.e.f. August 01, 2025.
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Pidilite Industries has appointed Mr. K Swaminathan as an Additional Director designated as Director-Operations (Whole Time Director) for a period of 5 years from August 1, 2025, subject to shareholder approval. The appointment was approved by the Board on May 8, 2025, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Mr. Swaminathan is an internal appointee, currently serving as President-Manufacturing Operations at Pidilite, a role he has held since 2010. He holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from Anna University and an MBA in General Management, with over 39 years of experience in manufacturing operations, including prior stints at SFCL Ltd. and Asian Paints Ltd. He is not related to any existing Director or Key Managerial Personnel on the Board.
This is an internal elevation of a long-tenured operations leader to the board, signalling continuity in manufacturing leadership. Shareholders should note the appointment is pending their approval, and the move may bring deeper operational oversight to the board level.