# Varun Berry, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), vice chairman and managing director at Britannia has been appointed as an Independent Director at Havells India Ltd. Berry occupies the official position of Additional Director (Independent) with effect from April 22, Wednesday.

*business · news · 2026-04-22 · NDTV Profit*

## Key points

- Varun Berry has been appointed as an Independent Director at Havells India effective April 22, 2026.
- Berry left Britannia Industries as vice chairman, managing director, and CEO in November 2025.
- Namrata Kaul has been re-appointed to Havells’ board for a second five-year term.
- Kaul previously led Deutsche Bank AG’s Corporate Bank practice as India Head.

**Companies:** Havells India Ltd., Britannia Industries Ltd., Deutsche Bank AG
**Countries:** India, Vietnam, Philippines, UK, Switzerland

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