Independent Directors: Whose Interests Should They Primarily Protect?
The governance community increasingly speaks about "Responsible Companies," "Responsible Boards," ESG, sustainability, stakeholder capitalism, social responsibility and the broader purpose of corporations.
Kunal Shah To Lead WhatsApp Globally As Meta Invests USD 900 Million In CRED
Meta has appointed Kunal Shah, Founder of Indian fintech company CRED, as the new Global Head of WhatsApp, marking a leadership transition at the messaging platform.
Sandhya Sharma, Arun Roy & Mariam P. Baldev Resign From Titan Company Board Following TIDCO Nomination Withdrawal
Titan Company Limited has announced the resignation of three Non-Executive Non-Independent Directors, including Chairperson Sandhya Sharma, with effect from June 22, 2026, following the withdrawal of their nominations by Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO), one of the company’s c
Domino’s Appoints Joe Jordan As CEO; Russell Weiner To Become Executive Chairman
Joe Jordan is set to become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Domino’s Pizza, effective October 1, 2026.
Godrej Industries Independent Director Ajaykumar Vaghani Completes Tenure, Retires From Board
Ajaykumar Vaghani has retired as Independent Director of Godrej Industries Limited, with effect from June 22, 2026, following the completion of his tenure.
Prabhat Khurana Steps Down As Independent Director Of Ind-Swift Laboratories
Prabhat Khurana has resigned as Independent Director of Ind-Swift Laboratories Limited,, effective June 22, 2026, due to personal and professional commitments.
Pratik Mahendra Shah Steps Down As Independent Director Of Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols
Pratik Mahendra Shah has resigned as Non-Executive Independent Director of Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Limited, w.e.f. June 22, 2026, due to increased commitment arising from the growth of his own business, which requires greater time, attention, and focus.
HEG Board Accepts Vinita Singhania’s Resignation As Non-Independent Director
HEG Limited has accepted the resignation of Vinita Singhania from the position of Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, with effect from June 21, 2026.
Vasundhara Sinha Joins Power Mech Projects As Independent Director
Vasundhara Sinha has been appointed as a Non-Executive Independent Director (Additional Director) of Power Mech Projects Limited, effective June 20, 2026.
Ashish N. Chandak Succeeds Issac E.A. As CCO Of Manappuram Finance
Ashish N. Chandak has been appointed as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of Manappuram Finance Limited, with effect from June 20, 2026, while continuing as the Group CCO and a Senior Management Personnel (SMP).
