GRS News India : Mumbai, Naples,14 February, 2026: Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) announced the appointment of Anand Kripalu as an Independent Director.
Anand Kripalu brings over three decades of leadership experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
He currently serves as Executive Director of EPL Limited and previously served as its Managing Director and Global CEO until December 31, 2025. Prior to EPL, Anand held several distinguished leadership roles, including Managing Director and CEO at Diageo India and President – India and South-East Asia at Mondelez International (Cadbury). Earlier in his career, he spent more than 20 years at Unilever, where he held roles across senior general management, sales, and marketing across geographies.
Anand graduated from IIT Madras with a B.Tech in Electronics and earned an MBA from IIM Calcutta. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from both schools and has also completed the Advanced Management Program at Wharton Business School.
He currently serves as an Independent Director on the boards of Swiggy Limited and United Breweries Limited, having previously served as a director at Marico Limited.
Manju D Gupta, Chairman, 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.”
