RPG Group announced on October 11 the appointment of Anant Goenka as the vice-chairman of the conglomerate. The move reinforces the leadership within the group, led by Harsh Goenka, ensuring continuing stability for the organisation, the company stated.
In his new role, Anant Goenka will lead the next stage of the group's expansion, overseeing strategy, sustainability, digital initiatives, and innovation across the group.
In addition to his new responsibility, Anant Goenka will continue to serve as the vice-chairman of CEAT and Zensar Technologies.
Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Group said, "Anant's extensive experience, driving CEAT towards performance excellence over the past decade, will play a pivotal role in shaping the next wave of growth for the RPG Group. This era is defined by rapidly evolving technology and I believe Anant has the requisite skills and business instincts to herald change and make a difference in the way we adapt to technologies, markets and consumers.”
Speaking on the announcement, Anant Goenka said, “It is an honour and a responsibility that I will cherish and I hope to contribute towards the growth and competitiveness of our diverse businesses. Our fundamental value system, our governance standards and our quest for happiness will remain the guardrails within which we will continue to operate.”
A brief profile of Anant Goenka
Anant Goenka commenced his career at Unilever and was associated with the RPG group company, KEC International, before joining CEAT. Anant led CEAT as Managing Director & CEO during the transformative 10-year period before assuming the roles of vice-chairman at CEAT and Zensar Technologies.
His educational background includes graduation from the Wharton School and MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.
Anant Goenka also has several accolades, such as being recognised as "India's Under 40 Business Leader" by CEO Forum in 2020, being named among the "GQ: 50 Most Influential Young Indians" in 2018, and honoured as "Next Generation Business Leader of the Year" by Forbes in 2017. Additionally, he was included in the list of "India's 40 under 40 Business Leaders" by the Economic Times-Spencer Stuart. Anant has also served as the Chairman of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association.
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