Key Appointments
The Board of Directors of Praxis Home Retail Limited, based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee and via circular resolution, has approved the appointment of:
1. Mr. Rahul Gambhir (DIN: 02965566) as Additional Independent Director
2. Mr. Chetranda Somanna Muddaiah (DIN: 11765478) as Additional Independent Director
Effective Date and Term
Both appointments are effective from June 13, 2026 for a term of five consecutive years, ending on June 12, 2031 (both days inclusive). The appointments are subject to approval of shareholders of the Company.
Director Profiles
Mr. Rahul Gambhir:
- Possesses over 30 years of leadership experience across renowned consumer brands
- Proven track record in business growth, transformation, and turnaround management
- Held senior leadership positions with Johnson & Johnson, Tommy Hilfiger, Red Bull, Twinings, and Monster Energy
- Expertise spans strategic planning, sales and marketing, business development, channel management, organizational leadership, and operational excellence
- Educational qualifications: Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani and Post Graduate Diploma in Management
- Currently engaged in consulting business, advising mid-sized enterprises and technology-driven companies on growth strategy, market expansion, channel development, and business transformation initiatives
- Not related to any of the existing Directors of the Company
- Not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or any other authority
Mr. Chetranda Somanna Muddaiah:
- Brings extensive operating and leadership experience in business scaling, omnichannel strategy, profitable growth, and organization building
- Combines strategic thinking with leadership mentoring and performance transformation
- Worked across retail, lifestyle, and consumer-facing businesses
- Held leadership positions with Nicobar Design and 24Seven Convenience Stores
- Associated with Future Group, Bharti Walmart, Barista Coffee, and Levi Strauss & Co.
- Educational qualification: Master's degree in Business Administration from Mangalore University
- Currently engaged in providing consulting services and mentoring founder-led businesses on growth, purpose, leadership effectiveness, and profitability discipline
- Also involved in managing a coffee plantation ecosystem with focus on sustainable and nature-led practices
- Not related to any of the existing Directors of the Company
- Not debarred from holding the office of Director by any SEBI order or any other authority
Additional Information
The information has been made available on the company website at www.praxisretail.in.