Godrej The industries group announced the leadership change on Monday. Under this, Pirojsha Godrej will take over as chairman of the group from Nadir Godrej in August this year. Nadir Godrej will take over as honorary chairman as part of planned generational succession, the company said in a statement. Other changes have also been made at the leadership level in the group. “This is a moment of both responsibility and privilege,” Pirojsha said. We have inherited a remarkable legacy passed down through generations and now our job is to build on it with ambition while remaining true to the values that define us.”
Nadir Godrej will retire at the age of 75 in August, 2026
The statement said that Nadir will retire after turning 75 in August 2026. At that time, he will step down from the boards of directors of Godrej Industries, Godrej Agrovet, Godrej Consumer Products and Godrej Properties. He has stepped down from the post of chairperson and non-executive director of Astec Lifesciences with effect from Monday. Nadir, who has served the group for decades, said, “I am confident that under the leadership of the next generation, the group will continue to grow while remaining true to its values.”
Pirojsha is the son of Nadir’s elder brother Adi and Parmeshwar Godrej.
Nadir’s elder brother Adi and Parmeshwar Godrej’s son Pirojsha Godrej have been nominated for the post of chairperson. He will take over as the Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group (GIG) and Godrej Industries from August 14. The statement said that he will remain the chairperson of Godrej Properties, Godrej Capital and Godrej Ventures. Additionally, the statement said Nadir’s son Burjis Godrej will take over as chairperson of Godrej Agrovet and will join the board of directors of Godrej Industries as a non-executive director from August 14.
Many more changes at the leadership level in the group
The statement said that Burgis has resigned from the post of Managing Director of Astec Lifesciences with immediate effect and will continue to serve as a Non-Executive Director on its Board of Directors. “Our focus will be on building a stronger Godrej Agrovet, which will further improve execution across all our businesses while driving sustainable growth,” Burgis said. Vishal Sharma, CEO of Godrej Chemicals, has been appointed Chairperson of Astec Lifesciences with immediate effect, while Arijit Mukherjee, currently Chief Operating Officer of Astec Lifesciences, will be appointed Executive Director.
The business was divided among the Godrej family in 2024.
Let us tell you that Godrej Family had an amicable split in 2024 and they were divided into two parts and Godrej Enterprises Group was formed along with Godrej Industries Group. Brothers Adi and Nadir inherited Godrej Industries Group, which is into consumer products, real estate, financial services and chemical businesses, while their cousins Jamshed Godrej and Smita Krishna inherited Godrej Enterprises Group, which has stakes in aerospace, defence, energy sectors.
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