JK Paper appoints Gunjan Shah as President – Paper

Shah most recently served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bata India

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Published: Oct 13, 2026 9:26 AM  | 1 min read
Gunjan Shah Joins JK Paper as President to Drive Growth
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  • JK Paper has appointed Gunjan Shah as President – Paper, enhancing its leadership team with his extensive experience across various sectors.
  • Shah previously served as Managing Director and CEO of Bata India, where he successfully led operations in a competitive retail environment.
  • His background includes roles as Chief Commercial Officer at Britannia Industries and positions at Britannia and Asian Paints, showcasing a diverse career in consumer-facing industries.
  • Shah holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computers from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute and a postgraduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

JK Paper has appointed Gunjan Shah as President – Paper, strengthening its leadership team with an experienced business leader whose career spans the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), footwear, consumer durables and telecommunications sectors.

Shah most recently served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bata India, where he led the company’s India operations and contributed to its growth in a highly competitive retail market. 

Prior to joining Bata India in 2021, Shah served as Chief Commercial Officer at Britannia Industries, bringing extensive experience in commercial strategy, sales and business development. His earlier professional affiliations include Britannia, And Asian Paints, reflecting a career built across diverse consumer-facing industries.

An alumnus of the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computers, Shah also holds a postgraduate diploma in management from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

His appointment brings cross-sector leadership experience to JK Paper as the company continues to strengthen its business operations and pursue growth opportunities.  

Published On: Oct 13, 2026 9:26 AM