Praxis Home Retail Appoints Shashwat Nigam as CEO & Ravi Venkatraman as Independent Director
Praxis Home Retail appointed Shashwat Nigam as CEO & Whole-time Director for 3 years from Feb 3, 2026. Ravi Venkatraman appointed Independent Director for 5 years from Dec 30, 2025. Shareholders approved these changes via postal ballot concluded on March 8, 2026.
The appointment of a new CEO and an Independent Director can have a medium-term impact on the company's strategy and governance, potentially leading to improved performance.
The appointment of key management personnel and an independent director with extensive experience is generally viewed positively as it can bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the company's leadership.
Praxis Home Retail Limited has announced significant changes in its management following shareholder approval via postal ballot concluded on March 8, 2026. Mr. Shashwat Nigam has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Whole-time Director for a period of three years, commencing February 3, 2026. Mr. Nigam brings over 18 years of experience as a P&L owner and operator, with a strong background in scaling consumer-centric businesses, driving profitability, and institutionalizing execution discipline. He has previously worked with Hindustan Unilever Limited and led the ₹3,000 crore national retail business at Entero Healthcare. He holds a post-graduate program in Management from ISB Hyderabad and a B.Tech degree from IIT BHU, Varanasi.
Additionally, Mr. Ravi Venkatraman has been appointed as an Independent Director for a term of five years, effective December 30, 2025. Mr. Venkatraman is a seasoned finance professional with over four decades of experience in the BFSI sector, having retired as Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited. He is a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Cost Accountant (ICWA) and has extensive experience in corporate strategy, capital raising, governance, and risk management. He has served on the boards of multiple listed and unlisted companies.
Both appointments were recommended by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board of Directors before being put to shareholder vote. This information is being made available on the company's website.
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