Sheela Foam Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Avantika Singh Gautam as a non-executive, non-independent director. The decision was approved by the Board of Directors on August 04, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval. Ms. Gautam brings over two decades of experience in broadcast journalism and media, with prior roles at India Today Group and Network18. She will serve for a term of five years.
Board Enhancement
Sheela Foam Limited has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of Ms. Avantika Singh Gautam as a non-executive, non-independent director. This strategic decision was officially approved by the company’s Board of Directors during their meeting held on August 04, 2026. The appointment is contingent upon subsequent approval from the company’s shareholders.
Director Profile and Tenure
Ms. Avantika Singh Gautam is a distinguished broadcast journalist, senior news anchor, and media professional with more than twenty years of experience in national and international affairs. She has held prominent positions with leading media houses, including the India Today Group and Network18. Ms. Gautam also has experience in strategic leadership roles with Teach For India. Her directorship at Sheela Foam will be for a term of five (5) consecutive years, commencing from August 04, 2026. She has completed advanced programs at Harvard Kennedy School and The Fletcher School at Tufts University.
Disclosure of Relationship
It is disclosed that Ms. Avantika Singh Gautam is married to Mr. Tushaar Gautam and is the daughter-in-law of Mr. Rahul Gautam and Ms. Namita Gautam. She is not debarred from holding a directorship by any SEBI order or similar authority.
Source: BSE
