La Opala RG Limited announced significant board changes following a meeting held on July 8, 2026. The Board of Directors, based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, has approved the appointment of Mr. Saradindu Dutta as an Additional Director, designated as Non-Executive Independent Director. This appointment is for a term of five consecutive years, commencing from July 8, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Mr. Dutta brings extensive experience, holding a Master of Commerce from Calcutta University and being a qualified Chartered Accountant. He had a distinguished career of over four decades with ITC Limited, where he served in various key positions, including Executive Vice President & Head – Corporate Accounts. He was also involved with ITC's Social Investments Program and Sustainability Compliance Review Committee. His professional background includes roles on the Accounting Standards Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the CII National Committee on Financial Reporting. More recently, he served as a partner at L.B. Jha & Co. Chartered Accountants and is currently an Executive Director & Trustee of ITC Sangeet Research Academy and a Public Interest Director on the Board of the Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited since March 3, 2025. Mr. Dutta is not related to any existing Director on the Board of La Opala RG Limited and is not debarred from holding such office. Furthermore, the Board has approved a change in designation for Mr. Abhyuday Jhunjhunwala, a relative of the Directors, from General Manager – Business Development to Vice President – Business Development. This change, effective from the date of shareholder approval at the 39th AGM, designates him as Senior Management Personnel. Mr. Jhunjhunwala holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, and has been associated with the company since June 2021, contributing significantly to marketing, digital initiatives, and business development efforts. The Board meeting commenced at 12:15 P.M. IST and concluded at 1:15 P.M. IST on July 8, 2026.
