K.K. Maheshwari elevated as M.D., Grasim

The Board of Directors of Grasim Industries Ltd. of the Aditya Birla
Group has appointed Mr. K.K. Maheshwari as the Managing Director of
the company.
Speaking on this development, Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman,
Grasim, commented: “Over the years, Mr. Maheshwari has made stellar
contributions to the Group in the leadership roles across businesses
that he has led. While I am pleased to announce this elevation, the
move to appoint a Managing Director for Grasim will help give a
greater focus to the company. Given Mr. Maheshwari’s expertise and
experience, I am sure Grasim will achieve even higher growth and
further enhance stakeholder value.”
In an interesting career spanning over three decades, Mr. Maheshwari
has held senior roles, including leading the Group’s chemicals and
trading business globally, and as whole-time Director of Aditya Birla
Nuvo as well. He was transferred to Grasim in April 2010 as Business
Head, Pulp & Fibre Business and was named whole-time Director of the
company.
Mr. Maheshwari is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of India.