Westlife Foodworld Limited has announced the appointment of Dr. (Ms.) Deepa Vidyadhar Bhajekar as an Additional Director (Non – Executive Independent Director). Her tenure will be for a first term of 5 consecutive years, commencing from July 31, 2026, and concluding on July 30, 2031. Dr. Bhajekar is not debarred from holding office and brings extensive experience in technology development, food safety, and business leadership to the company’s board.
Board Appointment Strengthens Governance
Westlife Foodworld Limited has bolstered its board with the appointment of Dr. (Ms.) Deepa Vidyadhar Bhajekar as an Additional Director. This role is designated as Non – Executive Independent Director, signifying a commitment to independent oversight and strategic guidance. The appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors on July 30, 2026.
Director’s Tenure and Expertise
Dr. Bhajekar’s appointment is effective from July 31, 2026, and she will serve for an initial term of five consecutive years. Her tenure is scheduled to conclude at the close of business hours on July 30, 2031. Notably, she is not liable to retire by rotation, underscoring the long-term strategic nature of her role. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that Dr. Bhajekar is not subject to any debarment orders from SEBI or any other authority, ensuring her eligibility to hold the directorship.
Professional Background
Dr. Deepa Vidyadhar Bhajekar possesses a distinguished career, marked by her role as the Founder and Managing Director of ‘d technology,’ a firm specializing in cutting-edge technology development. Her entrepreneurial journey includes establishing MicroChem Silliker India, which later became a part of Merieux Nutrisciences. She has also made significant contributions to India’s food safety ecosystem, serving on the Central Advisory Committee of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Currently, she sits on the Board of Directors for Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited, the operator of McDonald’s in West and South India. Her academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology from ICT, Mumbai, and the Senior Executive Leadership Program India (SELPI) from Harvard Business School.
Relationship Disclosure
It has also been disclosed that Dr. (Ms.) Deepa Vidyadhar Bhajekar is not related to any of the existing Directors of Westlife Foodworld Limited, reinforcing the independence of her position on the board.
Source: BSE
