February 5, 2025 – Whirlpool of India Limited (NSE: WHIRLPOOL) has announced significant management changes, including leadership transitions in key roles.
Cessation of Pinaki Haldar
- Reason: Cessation
- Designation: Other
- Effective Date: March 25, 2025
Appointment of Kumar Gaurav Singh
- Designation: Other
- Effective Date: March 25, 2025
- Profile:
- Over 22 years of experience in sales and marketing.
- Joined Whirlpool in 2016 as Category Head and has served as Vice President of Marketing since 2018.
- Key contributions include leading consumer marketing, portfolio transformation, new product launches, brand equity growth, and expansion of Whirlpool’s online business.
- Previous experience includes roles at Coca-Cola India and startups in sales, marketing, and general management.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's in Economics from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and MBA from IIM Lucknow.
Appointment of Nakul Tewari
- Designation: Other
- Effective Date: March 25, 2025
- Profile:
- 18+ years of experience in sales, strategy, marketing, and P&L management.
- Joined Whirlpool in 2019, leading the India refrigeration business with responsibility for P&L, portfolio management, and consumer product pipeline.
- Prior experience with Nestlé, ITC, and Philips, focusing on demand creation, product development, and marketing communications.
- Educational Background: Bachelor's in Engineering (IT) from the University of Mumbai and MBA in General Management from IIM Ahmedabad.