Pidilite Industries appoints Meher Pudumjee as Additional Director

19 May 2022 , 09:18 AM

Pidilite Industries, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and construction chemicals in India, has appointed Meher Pudumjee as an Additional Director (Independent) on its board effective from May 18, 2022

Pudumjee is the chairperson of Thermax Ltd, a Pune based global conglomerate focused on providing energy and environmental solutions. A postgraduate in Chemical Engineering from the Imperial College of Science & Technology, London, Meher joined Thermax in 1990 and is widely credited for the turnaround of the company.

Pudumjee represented India at the Asian Business Women’s Conference in Osaka in 2006. The World Economic Forum in 2008 selected her as a Young Global Leader for her professional accomplishment, commitment to society and potential to contribute towards shaping the future of the world. In 2009, she was named CEO of the Year, by Business Standard. Pudumjee has also served as the Chairperson of Pune Zonal Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Madhukar B Parekh, Chairman, Pidilite Industries said “We are delighted to have Meher Pudumjee join the board of Pidilite. She is a highly regarded and recognized business leader and her extensive experience and wisdom will be of great value to Pidilite.”

At around 9:20 AM, Pidilite Industries was trading at Rs2,098.25 apiece down by Rs64.9 or 3% from its previous closing of Rs2,163.15 apiece on the BSE.