Nisaba Godrej & Muthiah Murugappan Reappointed As Independent Directors Of Mahindra & Mahindra
Nisaba Godrej and Muthiah Murugappan (Muthu) have been reappointed as Independent Directors of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited with effect from August 8, 2025.
Godrej is the Executive Chairperson of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL). Over the past fifteen years, she has played a central role in shaping GCPL’s strategy and business direction. She serves on the Boards of Godrej Industries, Godrej Agrovet, and Bharti Airtel and is Chairperson of Teach For India. In 2007, she led Project Leapfrog, which focused on driving domestic growth and expanding GCPL’s global presence through investments in emerging markets. During this period, GCPL’s market capitalisation grew significantly. She has overseen the Group HR function for the Godrej Industries Group, promoting performance and aligning operations with the Group’s values. She has also led initiatives like the Good & Green agenda and the Godrej DEI Lab. She holds degrees from Wharton and Harvard.
Muthu is currently heading the nutraceuticals business at EID Parry India Ltd, part of the Murugappa Group. He began his career in 2004 with CavinKare Pvt Ltd, holding sales and brand management roles across regions in India and international markets. In 2007, he joined Carborundum Universal (CUMI), managing exports and later its operations in North America. In 2010, he returned to India to lead CUMI’s Wear Ceramics business. After a sabbatical to pursue an MBA from London Business School (2013–2015), he rejoined the Murugappa Group. Muthu is actively involved in the startup ecosystem as an angel investor and LP. He is a nominee Director at Algavista Greentech and also serves on the Boards of US Nutraceuticals Inc. and Alimtec S.A.
