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Whiteland Corp. appoints Pankaj Pal as managing director
Mumbai: Whiteland Corporation, a leading entity in the Indian Real Estate Sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pankaj Pal as its new managing director. In this pivotal role, Pal will spearhead the company’s strategic initiatives, bringing his wealth of experience to drive forward the Company’s ambitious business plans.
Pankaj Pal, an IIT Kharagpur alumnus, embarked on a remarkable real estate career in 1991 during economic liberalisation. Within the 33 years of experience, he has adorned senior leadership roles at Eros Group, Great Eastern (now Mahindra Realty), Vatika Group, Ireo, M3M, AIPL, and Landmark Group. His expertise spans product design, sales, marketing, corporate finance, and strategic management in key top-tier positions.
Whiteland Corp. the founder chairman Navdeep Sardana said, “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to Pankaj as he joins the company. With an impressive 33 years of extensive experience, Pankaj brings invaluable and strong leadership capabilities to our team. His management style aligns seamlessly with the values and culture of Whiteland Corp. which encompasses integrity, client-centric approach, sustainability, and the coexistence of all entities in a congenial ecosystem. Here’s to a harmonious and thriving partnership, where his leadership will be a beacon guiding us towards greater goals and unprecedented successes.”
“Whiteland Corp. is currently in an accelerated growth phase and Pankaj is the ideal person to further cement the brand legacy we aspire for and take the business to a new level.”
Looking forward to his association with Whiteland, Pankaj said, “I am profoundly optimistic and honoured by the prospect of joining Whiteland Corp. as a managing director. The opportunity to engage in collaboration with Navdeep Sardana, the founder chairman of the company, is especially compelling. His dynamic professionalism, underscored by an exemplary work ethic and unwavering integrity, has positioned him as a distinguished figure in the industry. I eagerly anticipate contributing to the ongoing success and growth trajectory of Whiteland Corporation under his esteemed leadership.”
Brands
Emami names Dhruv Aggarwal as chief growth officer
Former Bain partner steps in as FMCG firm sharpens growth playbook
MUMBAI: Emami Limited has appointed Dhruv Aggarwal as its chief growth officer, effective 25 March 2026, following the resignation of Giriraj Bagri.
Aggarwal joins the FMCG major from Bain & Company, where he most recently served as partner. With over two decades of experience across consulting and strategy, he brings a global perspective shaped by work across India, the US, the UK and Germany.
During his tenure at Bain, Aggarwal advised consumer, retail and media companies on large-scale transformations, business turnarounds and growth strategies. He was also closely involved with India’s startup ecosystem, guiding early-stage ventures on scaling and digital expansion, while supporting private equity and venture capital firms on investment decisions.
His earlier stints include a brief role at Barclays Capital and operational experience at Jindal Power, giving him a mix of financial and industry exposure.
Academically, Aggarwal holds an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and has also been associated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a PhD candidate and teaching assistant.
The appointment comes at a time when Emami Limited is looking to sharpen its growth strategy in a competitive consumer market. With a seasoned strategist now at the helm of growth, the company appears set to double down on transformation and expansion in the months ahead.
