SH Kelkar Appoints Rajeev Mishra as VP Sales & Ingredients; Vivek Kulkarni Resigns
S H Kelkar and Company Limited announced the resignation of Mr. Vivek Kulkarni, Executive Vice President – Ingredients Division, effective September 30, 2026. The company also appointed Mr. Rajeev Mishra as Vice President – Sales & Ingredients Division, effective October 01, 2026. Mr. Mishra brings over 25 years of experience.
Changes in senior management, especially in key divisions like Ingredients and Sales, can have a medium-term impact on business operations and strategy. The appointment of an experienced individual like Mr. Mishra suggests an effort to maintain continuity and drive growth.
The announcement details a routine change in senior management, including a resignation and an appointment. While these are significant roles, the company has a clear succession plan in place, indicating a neutral impact.
S H Kelkar and Company Limited (SHK) has announced changes in its senior management personnel. Mr. Vivek Kulkarni, Executive Vice President – Ingredients Division, has resigned from his position to pursue other professional interests outside the Keva Group. His last day with the company was September 30, 2026.
Consequent to Mr. Kulkarni's resignation and as part of a reorganization, the Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Mr. Rajeev Mishra as Vice President – Sales & Ingredients Division and Senior Management Personnel. Mr. Mishra, who currently serves as Associate Vice President – Strategy (Fragrance & AID), will assume his new role effective October 01, 2026.
Mr. Mishra is an alumnus of IIT Roorkee and IIM Calcutta, bringing over 25 years of professional experience across various industries and geographies. His leadership roles have included Business Head, Board member, and responsibilities in strategy development, P&L accountability, and business turn-around. He is not related to any Director of the Company. The Board's approval for Mr. Mishra's appointment was received on September 30, 2026, at 02:33 p.m. (IST).
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