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Grasim Appoints Vadiraj Kulkarni As Business Head (Designate) Cellulosic Fibres With Effect From 1 October 2024.

• By  Textile Excellence
• August 28, 2024

Aditya Birla Group’s flagship company Grasim Industries Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Vadiraj Kulkarni as the Business Head (Designate) Cellulosic Fibres, with effect from 1^st October 2024.  Mr. Harikrishna Agarwal will continue to serve as Managing Director of Grasim and Business Director of Cellulosic Fibres. He will oversee a planned and phased leadership transition in the coming months, with Mr. Kulkarni gradually taking the charge.

Mr. Vadiraj Kulkarni, has earlier served ITC Limited wherein he was the Chief Executive Officer, Paperboards and Specialty Papers. He led their Rs. 8000 crore business with four plants across India.

Kulkarni is a senior business leader with over 28+ years of experience in P&L management, operations, and manufacturing in Agro products, Tobacco, and the Pulp and Paper divisions of ITC Limited. Under his leadership, the business doubled its topline and significantly improved margins. His strategic leadership consistently delivered strong business outcomes in a complex and competitive industry while making it the largest pulp and paperboard company in India. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) degree from National Institute of Technology, Warangal.

Kulkarni is a senior business leader with over 28+ years of experience in P&L management, operations, and manufacturing in Agro products, Tobacco, and the Pulp and Paper divisions of ITC Limited. Under his leadership, the business doubled its topline and significantly improved margins. His strategic leadership consistently delivered strong business outcomes in a complex and competitive industry while making it the largest pulp and paperboard company in India.