Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited announced the cessation of Ms. Sonia Bhandari as the Interim Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, effective April 19, 2026. Concurrently, the Board appointed Mr. Rameez Shaikh to the same roles, effective April 20, 2026. Mr. Shaikh, who brings over 16+ years of experience in corporate secretarial and legal functions, has also been authorized to handle material disclosures to stock exchanges.
Board Decision on Key Managerial Changes
At the Board meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Directors of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited approved significant changes concerning the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer roles, based on the Nomination and Remuneration Committee’s recommendation.
Cessation of Interim Officer
The Board accepted the cessation of Ms. Sonia Bhandari (Membership No.: A20650) from her post as the Interim Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. Her tenure officially ends at the closure of business hours on April 19, 2026. Her cessation also covers her role as Key Managerial Personnel and Senior Management Personnel.
Appointment of New Company Secretary
Effective the following day, April 20, 2026, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Rameez Shaikh (Membership No.: A24939). Mr. Shaikh will assume the roles of Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, Key Managerial Personnel, Senior Management Personnel, and Nodal Officer.
Authorization for Disclosures
Further, Mr. Rameez Shaikh (contact email: [email protected]) has been authorized, effective April 20, 2026, to determine the materiality of information and make required disclosures to the Stock Exchange(s) under applicable listing regulations, alongside the other Key Managerial Personnel.
Profile of Appointee: Mr. Rameez Shaikh
Mr. Rameez Shaikh is a seasoned professional bringing 16+ years of experience across corporate secretarial, legal, and compliance functions.
- He is currently serving as Company Secretary & Head Legal at Safari Industries India Ltd. since February 2018.
- His past experience includes roles with Raymond Limited and Cipla in their secretarial teams.
- He is a qualified Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India.
- He holds a Master’s degree in Business Law from National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, and an LLB from New Law College, Mumbai.
The announcement confirms that Mr. Rameez Shaikh is not related to any Director of the Company.
The Board Meeting commenced at 12:50 p.m. and concluded at 1:05 p.m.
Source: BSE
