New Delhi: HIL Limited, a part of USD 3 billion CK Birla Group, announced the appointment of Pranav Desai as the Head of Innovations. Pranav brings over twenty-seven years of experience in innovation, R&D, technical services, new product development, marketing, and product management with renowned organizations such as Reliance, Pidilite, and EFGE Consultants. Prior to joining HIL, he held the position of Vice President (New Products – VAPs) and Head of Research & Construction Development at Nuvoco Vistas Corp Limited.
This strategic appointment underscores the company’s commitment to foster growth and innovation to expand its global footprint.
Leveraging his extensive expertise in the domain, Pranav will lead the Innovation Centre of HIL Ltd., further advancing the company’s research initiatives.
Akshat Seth, Managing Director, and CEO of HIL said, “We warmly welcome Pranav to the HIL family and are confident that his vision and expertise will propel our company to new heights.Pranav’s appointment will strengthen our leadership team and help expand our capabilities to deliver truly differentiated products for our consumers. His extensive experience across markets and products aligns well with HIL’s diverse portfolio of offerings.”
Assuming the new role, Pranav Desaisaid, “HIL Ltd.’s commitment to innovation and excellence is inspiring. I am thrilled to join the team and looking forward to contributing towards advancing the company’s vision of diversifying its product portfolio and solidifying its market presence.”
HIL is a leading manufacturer of sustainable home and building materials, offering products in Roofing, Building, Pipes & Fittings, Construction Chemicals and Putty, and Flooring categories. It has put a strong impetus on creating an innovative line of products such as Pipes & Fittings with patented TruFit technology ensuring leak-proof joints, Ultracool roofing sheets that help mitigate heat stress for both residential and commercial use,eco-friendly cement-free AAC blocks with low carbon footprint, modern flooring solutions and so on.
-Based on Press Release
