Pidilite Industries Limited has strengthened its senior management team with two key appointments, as announced in a regulatory filing dated February 2, 2026. The company's Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved these strategic additions to enhance its leadership capabilities across legal and new business development functions.

Key Appointments

The company has appointed two experienced professionals to senior management positions, both effective from February 2, 2026:

Professional Background and Experience

Mrs. Ami Parikh - President, Legal

Mrs. Parikh brings substantial expertise to her new role with the following credentials:

• Age: 48 years
• Educational Background: Law graduate with commerce foundation
• Professional Experience: 25 years in legal and compliance domain
• Work Environment: Extensive experience across both corporate and law firm settings

Mr. Rajesh Joshi - Chief Business Officer, New Businesses

Mr. Joshi's appointment strengthens the company's new business initiatives with his diverse industry experience:

Strategic Implications

These appointments reflect Pidilite Industries' focus on strengthening its organizational structure across critical functions. The addition of Mrs. Parikh as President – Legal reinforces the company's commitment to robust legal and compliance frameworks, while Mr. Joshi's appointment as Chief Business Officer for New Businesses indicates the company's emphasis on expanding into new market segments and business opportunities.

The appointments were formally communicated to both BSE Limited (Stock Code: 500331) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Stock Code: PIDILITIND) in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Pidilite industries announced the appointment of Dr. Naushad Darius Forbes as Additional Director (Non-Executive and Independent) for a five-year term effective January 21, 2026. The appointment was made by the Board of Directors based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and is subject to shareholder approval.

Board Meeting Details

The Board of Directors meeting was held on January 21, 2026, where the appointment was formally approved. The meeting details are as follows:

Director Profile and Qualifications

Dr. Naushad Darius Forbes brings extensive academic and industry experience to the board. He holds Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees from Stanford University and serves as Co-Chairman of Forbes Marshall, India's leading process and energy efficiency company.

His academic background includes serving as an occasional Lecturer and Consulting Professor at Stanford University from 1987 to 2004, where he developed courses on Technology in Newly Industrializing Countries.

Leadership Roles and Industry Experience

Dr. Forbes has held several prominent positions in industry and educational institutions:

• President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2016-17
• Chairman of Ananta Aspen Centre and Centre for Technology, Innovation and Economic Research
• Current Chairman of multiple CII committees including:
  • CII National Committee on Technology, Innovation, & Research
  • CII National Committee on Intellectual Property
  • CII National Higher Education Committee
• Founding member of Nayanta University, a full-service university spearheaded by CII
• Board member of several educational institutions and public companies

Regulatory Compliance and Independence

The company confirmed that Dr. Forbes meets all regulatory requirements for the appointment. Based on declarations received and pursuant to SEBI Circular Ref No. LIST/COMP/14/2018-19, the company informed that Dr. Forbes is not debarred from holding the Office of Director by virtue of any order passed by MCA, SEBI or any other statutory authority.

Additionally, Dr. Forbes is not related to any Director or Key Managerial Personnel on the Board of the Company as of the date of his appointment, ensuring his independence as per regulatory requirements.

Next Steps

The appointment is subject to approval by the shareholders of Pidilite Industries Limited. Once approved, Dr. Forbes will serve as an Independent Director and will not be liable to retire by rotation, as per the terms of his appointment.