MUMBAI: Sanjiv Mehta, who retired as MD and CEO of Unilever India (HUL) on June 26 this year, has been nominated as an independent director on the board of global food and beverage giant Danone.
Danone said in a statement that the proposed appointment, if approved at Danone’s April 27 shareholder meeting, would mean a complete overhaul of the board of directors.
Mehta will then join the Danone board from July 1, 2023.
In the statement, Gilles Schnepp, Chairman of the Danone Board of Directors, said: “The proposed appointment of Sanjiv Mehta is another positive step for Danone and represents a swift and complete renewal of the Danone Board. He has deep consumer goods and international experience, complementing his existing experience with a diversified team of leading experts spanning the healthcare, consumer goods, ESG and financial industries. I would like to thank him for his agreement and look forward to working with him. Our board is fully engaged and ambitious, with the skills to further advance our strategic plan, Renew Danone, and create value for our shareholders and stakeholder community. Danone’s history, product portfolio and pioneering spirit make us a unique company, and we are all committed to supporting it on its path to sustainable, responsible performance and growth.”
Danone said in a statement that the proposed appointment, if approved at Danone’s April 27 shareholder meeting, would mean a complete overhaul of the board of directors.
Mehta will then join the Danone board from July 1, 2023.
In the statement, Gilles Schnepp, Chairman of the Danone Board of Directors, said: “The proposed appointment of Sanjiv Mehta is another positive step for Danone and represents a swift and complete renewal of the Danone Board. He has deep consumer goods and international experience, complementing his existing experience with a diversified team of leading experts spanning the healthcare, consumer goods, ESG and financial industries. I would like to thank him for his agreement and look forward to working with him. Our board is fully engaged and ambitious, with the skills to further advance our strategic plan, Renew Danone, and create value for our shareholders and stakeholder community. Danone’s history, product portfolio and pioneering spirit make us a unique company, and we are all committed to supporting it on its path to sustainable, responsible performance and growth.”