Board Approves Appointment of Independent Woman Director for 5-Year Term
The Board approved the appointment of Ms. Aanchal David as an Additional Director, designated Independent Woman Director.
By ScoutQuest · · 2 min read
- Appointee Name
- Ms. Aanchal David
- Director Designation
- Additional Director, Independent Woman Director
- Term Duration
- 5 consecutive years
- Term Effective Period
- September 26, 2026 to September 25, 2031
- Years of Experience
- Over 17 years in media communication, digital marketing, education and news & current affairs
What was decided
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on September 25, 2026, approved the appointment of Ms. Aanchal David as an Additional Director designated as Independent Woman Director, on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
- Term: first term of 5 (five) consecutive years
- Effective from September 26, 2026 to September 25, 2031 (both days inclusive)
- Subject to the approval of the Shareholders of the Company
- Board meeting commenced at 1345 Hrs and concluded at 1400 Hrs
Background of the appointee
She is described as a senior strategic leader with over 17 years of experience across media communication, digital marketing, the education industry and news & current affairs, with work spanning government, CSR, education and the media & entertainment ecosystem.
- Most recent role: Lead – Projects & Partnerships at the National Book Trust (Ministry of Education), where she curated the national-level Reading India Samvāad 2026 event at Bharat Mandapam
- At Edovu Ventures, she worked on CSR fundraising and partnerships with the UN and USAID
- Earlier roles: Outreach & Communication Specialist at The Cambridge Schools and Coordinator – Communications at Genesis Global School
- Also has experience in the media and entertainment sector, entrepreneurial ventures and community radio station setups
- Education: Post Graduate in Mass Communication from Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication & Management, Mumbai, and a bachelor's degree in economics from Delhi University
Other disclosures
She has affirmed that she is not debarred from holding the office of Director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority, and the Board has taken this on record. She is not related to any Director of the Company.
How to read this
This is a board-composition change made under Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations. An Independent Director is expected to bring an outside, non-executive perspective to board decisions, and the presence of at least one woman director is a standard governance requirement for listed companies. As an Additional Director, her continuation depends on shareholders approving the appointment. The update carries no financial impact figures.
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More numbers
- Term of appointment5 (five) consecutive years
- Experience of appointeeover 17years
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