Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL) announced the appointment of Shrikant Kanhere as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Kanhere will maintain his position as Chief Financial Officer while also assuming this new leadership role.

The shares of Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL) were trading at ₹312.55 up by ₹1.80 or 0.58 per cent on the NSE.

The seasoned executive, who joined AWL in 2013, brings over 25 years of cross-sector experience from consulting, manufacturing, services, and FMCG industries. Before AWL, Kanhere held positions at Reliance Industries Limited and Vodafone Digilink Limited.

Under the new organizational structure, Kanhere will work alongside Chief Operating Officer Saumin Sheth and Managing Director & CEO Angshu Mallick. His responsibilities will include business development, investor relations, and financial management, while Sheth will continue overseeing raw material sourcing, trading, and manufacturing operations.

The Board of Directors is confident that this management reshuffle will position AWL for its next phase of growth. Recognized as one of India’s largest food and FMCG companies, AWL is known for its Fortune brand and offers a diverse range of kitchen essentials, including edible oil, wheat flour, rice, and pulses.