Orkla India, a subsidiary of the Norwegian industrial investment company Orkla ASA, has appointed Murali S as the CEO of Eastern, a key player in Kerala’s market for pure spices and masalas.
This leadership addition is in line with Orkla India’s recent announcement of restructuring into three business units: Eastern, MTR, and international business.
“With his proven track record and strategic acumen, we are confident that he will lead Eastern to new heights of success in the Kerala market,” Sanjay Sharma, CEO of Orkla India, said in a statement.
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Murali will operate from Cochin, where he will guide the team in fortifying Orkla India’s presence in the Kerala market and driving forward the Eastern business unit.
Currently serving as CEO designate, Murali will assume full responsibility from Navas Meeran on April 1st.
“I am committed to leveraging Eastern’s strong market position and driving innovation to further enhance our brand presence in our core geographies,” said Murali.
With a career spanning more than thirty years, Murali has amassed extensive experience in the telecommunications and consumer goods industries. In previous positions, he held leadership roles at companies like Blow Plast and Vodafone Idea, serving as Operations Director and Senior Vice President, respectively.
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