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Wagh Bakri Tea Group appoints Tushar Tripathi as new CEO
Long-serving COO steps up to lead the tea major’s next phase of growth.
MUMBAI: Wagh Bakri Tea Group has found the perfect blend for its future leadership promoting from within. The company has announced the appointment of Tushar Tripathi as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tripathi, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer, brings over 17 years of deep experience within the organisation and will now steer its overall business strategy, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.
In his earlier role, Tripathi led Plant, Operations, and Projects, playing a key part in enhancing operational excellence. His notable contributions include introducing the first Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) in India’s tea industry, implementing global quality and food safety standards, establishing a NABL-accredited quality lab, and expanding the company’s manufacturing and distribution networks.
Speaking on his appointment, Tushar Tripathi said, “I am deeply honoured to take on this responsibility at Wagh Bakri. It has been a privilege to contribute to the Group’s journey, and I look forward to working with our teams to strengthen innovation, enhance efficiency, and create sustainable value for all stakeholders.”
Wagh Bakri Tea Group executive director Paras Desai added, “Mr Tushar Tripathi has been an integral part of our leadership team for many years. His deep operational insight, commitment, and balanced leadership approach make him the ideal choice to guide Wagh Bakri into its next phase of growth.”
Tripathi holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering and has completed management development programmes in project management and logistics from leading Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
With this internal elevation, Wagh Bakri Tea Group is signalling continuity and confidence in its home-grown talent as it looks to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth in the competitive tea industry.
In the world of tea, where the right infusion makes all the difference, Wagh Bakri has chosen a leader who already knows every leaf and layer of the organisation. The future, it seems, is brewing smoothly under Tripathi’s watch.
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Tata Communications CEO A S Lakshminarayanan retires
Seasoned leader hands over reins after guiding the company through key growth years.
MUMBAI: Tata Communications is turning a new page and this time, the chapter is being written by a fresh voice from the same trusted book. The company has announced the retirement of its managing director and chief executive officer, A S Lakshminarayanan, effective at the close of business on 13 April 2026. Lakshminarayanan’s departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
The board expressed appreciation for his contributions during his tenure, acknowledging the role he played in shaping the organisation. In January 2026, the board had already appointed Ganesh Lakshminarayanan as managing director and CEO (Designate), ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
Ganesh Lakshminarayanan brings over three decades of experience across domestic and global enterprises. He currently serves as Managing Director and Group Vice President at ServiceNow India, where he has focused on driving enterprise adoption of AI-led digital transformation and strengthening go-to-market capabilities. Prior to this, he led Bharti Airtel’s enterprise business as CEO of Airtel Business and earlier headed its Enterprise division. His career also includes roles as Chief Operating Officer at Capillary Technologies, along with advisory positions at Ernst & Young and Sequoia Capital.
The transition reflects Tata Communications’ focus on continuity while bringing in fresh perspectives to navigate the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
In the fast-moving world of global communications, leadership changes are like well-timed signal switches necessary to keep the network strong and the journey smooth. As A S Lakshminarayanan steps down, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan steps up, ready to carry forward the legacy while steering the company into its next phase of growth.
