Britannia Industries Limited has announced key changes in its senior management team, appointing a new Chief Marketing Officer and elevating its Vice President Marketing position. The board of directors approved these strategic appointments during their meeting held on February 10, 2026, based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

New Chief Marketing Officer Appointment

The company has appointed Puneet Das as Chief Marketing Officer with effect from February 16, 2026. Das brings extensive experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, having worked across Indian and international markets including Africa, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Professional Background and Achievements

Das has held senior commercial and marketing leadership roles at prominent organizations including:

• Marico Limited
• PepsiCo India
• GSK Consumer Healthcare India
• Tata Consumer Products Limited

He has worked on iconic brands such as 7Up, Boost, Horlicks, Tata Tea, and Tetley. His industry recognition includes several prestigious awards:

• CMO Leadership Award (2025)
• CMO Trailblazer North Star Award (2022)
• Marketer of the Year (2020) by BrandEquity.com
• Pitch Best CMO Award for excellence in purpose-driven marketing (2019 and 2020)
• Featured in Super 30 CMO Honour Roll (2020)

Das served as Chairperson of the ASSOCHAM National Council on Branding & Marketing from 2023 to 2025. He is a graduate from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and holds a postgraduate diploma in management (MBA) from XLRI, Jamshedpur.

Vice President Marketing Elevation

Siddharth Gupta has been elevated from General Manager Marketing to Vice President Marketing, effective February 1, 2026. Gupta joined Britannia in 2018 and currently leads marketing for the company's Biscuit, Wafer & Snack portfolio.

Career Progression

Gupta brings approximately 20 years of experience in brand management, strategy, innovation, communication, customer marketing, and sales. Prior to joining Britannia, he worked with Colgate Palmolive, where he started as a Management Trainee in 2006. His last position at Colgate was Marketing Manager, heading the Freshness, Whitening and Sensitivity toothpaste categories.

Regulatory Compliance

The appointments were made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Clause 7 of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. The board meeting commenced at 12:30 P.M. IST and concluded at 6:00 P.M. IST on February 10, 2026. The company has informed both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited about these management changes as required under regulatory guidelines.

Britannia Industries Limited has announced the resignation of its Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, T.V. Thulsidass, effective February 5, 2026. The resignation, submitted due to personal reasons, marks the end of Thulsidass's tenure that began on October 15, 2018.

Resignation Details

Thulsidass formally submitted his resignation letter on November 8, 2025, addressing the Board of Directors and requesting relief from his duties upon completion of his contractual notice period. The company confirmed his relief from services with effect from close of business hours on February 5, 2026.

Impact on Key Positions

Following his resignation, Thulsidass will cease to hold multiple key positions within the organization. He will no longer serve as the Nodal Officer appointed under Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013, responsible for verification of claims and coordination with the IEPF Authority. Additionally, his authorization as Key Managerial Personnel for determining materiality of events and making regulatory disclosures under SEBI Listing Regulations will also end.

Updated Authorization Structure

The company has provided updated details of Key Managerial Personnel authorized for regulatory disclosures under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015:

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made pursuant to Regulation 30 read with Clause 7C of Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the SEBI Listing Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was signed by N. Venkataraman, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for key personnel changes.

In his resignation letter, Thulsidass expressed gratitude to the Chairman, Directors, and Senior Management for their support and cooperation during his tenure as Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, Key Managerial Personnel, and Nodal Officer of the company.