Beginning
Anand Kripalu, as one of India’s most prominent revolutionary leaders in business, has made significant contributions to multiple sectors, including FMCG, Soft drinks, Packaging, and Digital Industries. His approach to Transformation and Human Leadership has garnered Kripalu numerous awards and accolades. He has been responsible for establishing and implementing international business operations, developing innovative go-to-market strategies, and holding directorships in several reputable organisations.
Early Life and Biography
The Indian Business executive of great repute, Anand Kripalu, is known for his visionary leadership in the field of FMCG and corporate governance. After his MBA from IIM Calcutta, he went on to study the Advanced Management Program at Wharton Business School in the USA. He was a B.Tech student in electronics at IIT Madras.
His formative years were spent in India, and with his impeccable educational qualifications, he is well-positioned to take on the role of a business innovator in the future.
The Path of a Career
1983-2005 – More than 20 years he was employed at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. He made a significant change at Unilever’s East Africa business, turning it from a loss-making to a double-digit profit growth enterprise.
2005–2013 – Mr. Kripalu was the Managing Director of Cadbury India, a role that he undertook with great enthusiasm. He was the prime mover of the company’s rapid expansion and brand elevation.
2013–2021 – Holding the position of MD & CEO at Diageo India, Kripalu was also a member of the Global Executive Committee.
2021–2025 – After that, the packing giant supported by Blackstone Capital, EPL Limited (ex-Essel Propack), made him the MD & Global CEO.
Besides being extremely pertinent in tech and startup governance, he is also the chairman of the Swiggy board.
He is going to leave the post of Global CEO at the end of 2025 and continue as an Executive Director until March 2026.
Family
He is married to Sukanya Kripalu, who was in the same class as him at IIM Calcutta. She is also on the board of several companies. He has two Boys, Abhinav and Saurav, who are the children of the couple.
The family lives in Mumbai. He is recognized for being spiritual, down-to-earth, and in touch with his origins.
Net Worth & Income in 2025
There were earlier reports of profit exceeding 12.78 crore rupees annually.
Although that amount remains unconfirmed and is purely speculative, some media sources have estimated his net worth to be around ₹25,000 crore.
Most of the business community agrees that the major source of his wealth is his executive compensation, stock grants, and advisory roles.
Key Takeaways
One of the greatest skill sets no one could equal was the ability to change the fortunes of companies. He was a board advisor across various industries and was very highly regarded. His people-focused and insightful strategic vantage points were often praised by others.
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