Kwality Wall's Board Fortifies Ahead of HUL Demerger

Post by : Bianca Suleiman

Kwality Wall’s (India) is on the cusp of a significant evolution as it stands ready to demerge from Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on December 1, 2025. In an impactful decision, the prominent ice cream and frozen desserts brand has revealed the appointments of seven pivotal figures to its board of directors, who bring a blend of substantial industry insight and governance expertise.

The refreshed board comprises a diverse array of executive, non-executive, and independent directors whose primary objective will be to navigate the company as it transitions into an independent organization. Chitrank Goel has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director and Executive Director, placing operational strategy at the helm of the new leadership. Meanwhile, Prashant Premrajka steps in as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, responsible for steering the financial and strategic roadmap of the firm.

Also joining the board is Ritesh Tiwari as a non-executive director, and esteemed industry professionals Ravi Pisharody and Madhavan Hariharan stepping in as independent directors. This multifaceted advisory team is tasked with enhancing corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing risk management, and facilitating mergers & acquisitions, thereby fortifying the company’s leadership structure.

These appointments emphasize Kwality Wall’s aspiration to cultivate a robust and well-governed entity poised for advancement in India’s vibrant frozen dessert sector. As the demerger date approaches, the board's influence will be critical in defining the company's independent strategy and operational trajectory.