Britannia Industries appoints Rejin Surendran as chief digital officer
- Rejin Surendran appointed as Chief Digital and Information Officer
- Takes office on October 1, 2026, succeeding retiring CIO Susheel Navanale
- Brings 24+ years of experience from Wipro, Coca-Cola, and Unilever

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Britannia Industries has appointed Rejin Surendran as its new Chief Digital and Information Officer. The appointment follows the retirement of outgoing CIO Susheel Navanale.
The Board of Directors approved the appointment via circular resolution on August 31, 2026. Surendran joins as designate on September 1, 2026, and assumes office on October 1, 2026.
Leadership Transition
Susheel Navanale will retire from his role as Chief Information Officer at the close of business on September 30, 2026. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee recommended Surendran’s appointment to succeed him.
Profile
Surendran brings over 24 years of experience in digital transformation. His recent roles include:
- Global Chief Information Officer at Wipro Enterprises Private Limited for over 4.5 years, leading a technology team across 25 countries.
- Head of Digital & ERP CoE at Coca-Cola Bottling Investments Group.
- Over 13 years at Unilever, where he led the digital supply chain roadmap, including factory and logistics digitisation.
He holds an MBA from IIT Bombay and a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from NIT Warangal.
Historical Stock Returns for Britannia Industries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.10% | -2.14% | -4.17% | -12.54% | -8.23% | 0.0% |
How might Rejin Surendran's background in global digital supply chain transformation at Unilever and Wipro influence Britannia's upcoming operational efficiency initiatives?
What specific digital transformation priorities is Britannia likely to prioritize under Surendran's leadership in the next 12-24 months?
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