Ireena Vittal Appointed Independent Director of Asian Paints

The Asian Paints Board of Directors has appointed Ireena Vittal as an Additional Independent Director. She will serve for five years, starting on July 25, 2023, and ending on July 24, 2028.

Vittal is amongst India’s most respected consultants. She was a partner with McKinsey & Co. for 16 years, she served global companies on issues of growth and sustainable scale-up. She has co-authored several studies relating to agriculture and urbanisation. She has also served government and public institutions to design and implement solutions core to the development of India, such as inclusive urban development and sustainable rural growth. She is a recognised thought partner to consumer-facing companies looking to build large-scale, profitable businesses in emerging markets. She is an expert in strategy including digital, finance, marketing (consumer behaviour & insights) and sales channel evolution and has vast experience in agriculture, urbanisation and the rural sector. She also serves on the Boards of other reputed companies.

She holds a bachelor of Science degree (Electronics) from Osmania University, Hyderabad and Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.