Anand Kripalu joins Lupin Board as Independent Director

Mumbai, Feb 13 (TNT) : Global pharmaceutical major Lupin Limited on Friday announced the appointment of Anand Kripalu as an Independent Director to its Board.
Kripalu brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, the Pharmaceutical company said in a release here.
He currently serves as Executive Director of EPL Limited, and previously held the role of Managing Director and Global CEO of the company until December 31, 2025.
Before joining EPL, he held several senior leadership positions, including Managing Director and CEO at Diageo India, and President – India and South-East Asia at Mondelez International (formerly Cadbury).
Earlier in his career, Kripalu spent over 20 years with Unilever, serving in senior general management, sales, and marketing roles across multiple geographies.
An alumnus of IIT Madras, Kripalu holds a B.Tech in Electronics and an MBA from IIM Calcutta.
He is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from both institutions and has also completed the Advanced Management Program at Wharton Business School.
Currently, he serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Swiggy Limited and United Breweries Limited, and has earlier been a director at Marico Limited.
Welcoming the appointment, Manju D Gupta, Chairman of Lupin, said, “We are delighted to welcome Anand to the Board. His vast experience will be invaluable in advancing Lupin’s strategic priorities and reinforcing our position in the global pharmaceutical industry.”
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