Lupin Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Anand Kripalu as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) effective February 01, 2026. This appointment, approved by the Board of Directors on January 06, 2026, is for a term of five consecutive years, concluding on January 31, 2031, subject to shareholder approval. Mr. Kripalu brings over three decades of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. He previously served as the Executive Director of EPL Limited and was its Managing Director and Global CEO until December 31, 2025. His prior roles include MD & CEO of Diageo India and President of India and South-East Asia at Mondelez International. He also has extensive experience from Unilever and holds an MBA from IIM, Calcutta, and a B. Tech from IIT Madras. He is not related to any existing Directors or Key Managerial Personnel of Lupin. The Board meeting, where this appointment was considered, commenced at 07:00 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 08:50 p.m. (IST) on January 06, 2026. The company confirmed that Mr. Kripalu is not debarred from holding a director's office by any regulatory authority.
