RIL Appoints Haigreve Khaitan as Independent Director

The Board of Directors of Reliance Industries Limited has approved the appointment of Haigreve Khaitan as an Independent Director for a period of five years, with effect from April 1, 2024. Subject to the approval of shareholders. He replaced Adil Zainulbhai, who will be completing his second term on March 31, 2024.

Haigreve Khaitan is the Managing Partner at Khaitan & Co., overseeing the firm’s strategic growth. With over 30 years of experience, Khaitan has led high-profile cases across industries in India. As a strategic advisor, he devises innovative solutions for legal and regulatory challenges, including M&A, restructurings, and disputes. He actively contributes to policy-making bodies, such as the Competition Commission of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India. He has received numerous accolades, including recognition by Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal, and has been named an “Eminent Practitioner” and “Elite Thought Leader” in M&A. He serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Boards of several Indian companies, including Jio Platforms Limited, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, CEAT Limited, JSW Steel Limited, Tech Mahindra Limited, PVR INOX Limited, and Borosil Renewables Limited.