ABFRL inducts Ananya Birla and Aryaman Vikram Birla as Directors

The Board of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail has inducted Ananya Birla and Aryaman Vikram Birla as Directors.

Commenting on their appointment, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman Aditya Birla Group, said, “Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail has built a formidable portfolio of fashion brands across multiple categories and formats, covering all major segments of the Indian apparel market. In the last few years, the company has entered multiple new emerging segments such as Ethnic wear— including partnerships with Indian designers, luxury, sportswear and new age businesses through its digital venture TMRW. The ABFRL platform is now poised for a new wave of exponential growth. Ananya and Aryaman’s exceptional individual achievements in their chosen fields and early success with their independent entrepreneurial ventures set them up well for larger responsibilities. Their nuanced understanding of new-age business models and emerging shifts in consumer behaviour will infuse fresh energy to the board of ABFRL”.

Ananya Birla and Aryaman Vikram Birla have recently been inducted as Directors on the board of Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd, the apex body that provides strategic direction to the Aditya Birla Group’s businesses.

Ananya Birla is an entrepreneur. Her first company, Svatantra Microfin Pvt Ltd, founded at the age of 17, is amongst India's fastest-growing MFIs. She is also the founder of the design-led home decor brand Ikai Asai.

Aryaman Vikram Birla comes with diverse experience which includes, entrepreneurship, VC investing, and professional sport. Aryaman is closely involved with several businesses of the Aditya Birla Group. In consultation with the Group Chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla, he is actively championing the Group’s foray into new-age businesses. Aryaman helped incubate the Group’s D2C platform, TMRW, and is a director on its board.