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Mr. Anand Thirumalachar Kripalu is a Chief Executive Officer, MD & Executive Director at United Spirits Ltd., a CEO, Managing Director & Director at Diageo India Pvt Ltd., a Chairman at Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Cos. and a Chairman at Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd. He is on the Board of Directors at United Spirits Ltd., Diageo India Pvt Ltd. and Induri Farm Ltd. Mr. Kripalu was previously employed as an Independent Non-Executive Director by Marico Ltd., a General Manager-Sales & Customer Development by Hindustan Unilever Ltd., a President-Asia Business Unit by Cadbury Ltd., a Head-Market Research & Marketing by Dental Innovation Center, a Managing Director by Cadbury India Ltd., and a Managing Director-India & South Asian Region by Mondelez International, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Indian Institute of Technology Madras and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
Anand Thirumalachar Kripalu active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EPL LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 17/08/2021 |
| UNITED BREWERIES LIMITED | Chairman | 07/02/2024 |
| SWIGGY LIMITED | Chairman | 03/12/2023 |
| LUPIN LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 31/01/2026 |
PGP Glass Pvt Ltd.
PGP Glass Pvt Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Engages in design, production and decoration of glass packaging | Director/Board Member | - |
Induri Farm Ltd.
Induri Farm Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Provides breed cattle services | Director/Board Member | - |
Kedaara Capital Investment Managers Ltd.
Kedaara Capital Investment Managers Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Kedaara Capital seeks investment opportunities in companies located in India. The firm targets emerging sectors such as consumer, financial services, technology, healthcare, agriculture and industrials. It acquires minority and controlling stakes and provides financing for buyouts or carve-outs, spin offs and late-stage growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $25 to $75 million. It invests in a significantly large amount of $200 million and above in select situations. | Private Equity Investor | 31/03/2026 |
Former positions of Anand Thirumalachar Kripalu
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED SPIRITS LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 29/06/2021 |
Diageo India Pvt Ltd.
Diageo India Pvt Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and wholesales wines and spirits | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2021 |
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| Private companies | 19 |
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Mondelez International, Inc.
Mondelez International, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells biscuits, snacks, chocolates, gums, candies, cheese groceries & beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells beauty and personal care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Mondelez India Foods Pvt Ltd.
Mondelez India Foods Pvt Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes branded confectionery chocolates and beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
EPL Ltd.
EPL Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures laminated and seamless plastic tubes, caps and closures | Process Industries |
Marico Ltd.
Marico Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes cosmetic products and operates beauty salons | Consumer Non-Durables |
Lupin Ltd.
Lupin Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations | Health Technology |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
United Breweries Ltd.
United Breweries Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Operates breweries and distilleries | Consumer Non-Durables |
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
United Spirits Ltd.
United Spirits Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes spirits and beer | Consumer Non-Durables |
Cadbury Ltd.
Cadbury Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells confectionery products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd.
Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates cricket team | Consumer Services |
Diageo India Pvt Ltd.
Diageo India Pvt Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and wholesales wines and spirits | Consumer Non-Durables |
Kedaara Capital Investment Managers Ltd.
Kedaara Capital Investment Managers Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Kedaara Capital seeks investment opportunities in companies located in India. The firm targets emerging sectors such as consumer, financial services, technology, healthcare, agriculture and industrials. It acquires minority and controlling stakes and provides financing for buyouts or carve-outs, spin offs and late-stage growth capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $25 to $75 million. It invests in a significantly large amount of $200 million and above in select situations. | Finance |
Induri Farm Ltd.
Induri Farm Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Provides breed cattle services | Process Industries |
Swiggy Ltd.
Swiggy Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Develops convenience platform to browse, select, order and pay for food grocery & household items and make restaurant reservations | Transportation |
Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Cos.
Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Cos. Founded in 1996, the Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Cos. is the apex representative body for India's alcoholic beverage industry, encompassing leading spirits, wine, and beer producers such as Allied Blenders & Distillers, Amrut Distilleries, Mohan Meakin, Radico Khaitan, and Sula Vineyards. The private company is based in New Delhi, India. The organization advocates for fair and practical regulations by engaging with policymakers and state governments, and promotes responsible and sustainable industry growth. It provides industry news, policy updates, and best practices, and addresses issues such as state excise policies, trade negotiations, and market trends. The confederation facilitates collaboration among its members and works to ensure a level playing field for domestic producers. | |
Dental Innovation Center
Dental Innovation Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates dental clinic | Health Services |
PGP Glass Pvt Ltd.
PGP Glass Pvt Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Engages in design, production and decoration of glass packaging | Process Industries |
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