Asian Paints has secured shareholders’ approval for the appointment of Godrej Consumer Products Managing Director and CEO Sudhir Sitapati as an Independent Director, along with the reappointment of Milind Sarwate for a second term on its board.
The approvals were passed at the company’s 80th Annual General Meeting held on July 9, 2026.
Sitapati has been appointed as an Additional and Independent Director for a five-year term from May 29, 2026, to May 28, 2031. He has been serving as Managing Director and CEO of Godrej Consumer Products since 2021.
Before joining Godrej Consumer Products, Sitapati spent more than two decades at Unilever, holding leadership positions across India, Europe, Southeast Asia and Africa. His last role at Hindustan Unilever was Executive Director – Foods and Refreshments. He also chairs the CII FMCG Committee and has previously co-chaired the CII National Committee on Food Processing.
Shareholders also approved the reappointment of Milind Sarwate as an Independent Director for a second five-year term from October 21, 2026, to October 20, 2031.
Sarwate has over 40 years of experience spanning finance, governance, audit, risk management and strategy. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles at companies including Godrej Soaps and Marico. He currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Asian Paints, CEAT, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, OmniActive Health Technologies and Viyash Scientific, and is the Founder and Designated Partner of Increate Value Advisors LLP and Increate Social Value Advisors & Resourcers LLP.
