Parag Milk Foods appoints Amitabh Mukhopadhyay, Milind Anil Patil as Independent Directors

Parag Milk Foods has announced the appointment of Amitabh Mukhopadhyay and Milind Anil Patil as Independent Directors to its Board.

Both Mr. Mukhopadhyay and Mr. Patil bring decades of cross-sectoral leadership and financial expertise, offering valuable perspective and oversight as the company enters its next phase of transformation.

Amitabh Mukhopadhyay is a seasoned corporate leader with over 35 years of experience across the Tata Group, Thermax, and other reputed institutions. A Chartered Accountant and Law graduate, he has held prominent leadership roles including President and Group CFO at Tata AutoComp Systems, Business Head and Group CFO at Thermax Limited, and Managing Director & CEO at IFB Agro Industries.

Currently, he serves on the boards of Quick Heal Technologies, Foseco India, Heubach Colorants India, and Sanghvi Movers. He also leads a strategic advisory firm specialising in global M&A, post-merger integration, and business transformation, and mentors several startups in India’s innovation ecosystem.

Mukhopadhyay commented on the appointment: "I have always admired Parag Milk Foods’ unique blend of legacy and innovation. In an industry that’s evolving rapidly, the company’s strategic focus on value-added nutrition and sustainable practices positions it for long-term impact. I look forward to contributing to strengthening financial stewardship and board governance as it scales new frontiers."

Milind Anil Patil brings close to four decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. He retired in 2024 as Regional Finance Lead – Emerging Asia and CFO & Executive Director (India) at Pfizer. Prior to this, he held senior roles at Siemens, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson, Parke-Davis/Warner Lambert, and Ciba-Geigy.
Patil added: “I am excited to join Parag Milk Foods at a time of such dynamic opportunity. I look forward to supporting the leadership team in strengthening financial discipline, accelerating innovation, and driving long-term stakeholder value.”

Commenting on the appointments, Akshali Shah, Executive Director, Parag Milk Foods Ltd., said: “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Mukhopadhyay and Mr. Patil to our Board. Their combined experience in corporate finance, strategy, compliance, and governance will significantly strengthen our decision-making processes. As we evolve into a global nutrition powerhouse, their insights and leadership will help us navigate new opportunities, mitigate risks, and drive long-term stakeholder value.”