Ajoy Chawla named as new MD of Titan, CKV current MD will retire on 31st December 2025

09-05-2025 01:50 PM

Since becoming CEO of Titan's jewellery division in 2019, Ajoy Chawla has led the division to significant achievements, with sales and profits expanding by 2.5 times, while consolidating its market leadership position.

Chawla's appointment as MD awaits shareholder approval. The company will complete the formal procedures for his board induction and managing director appointment in due course. The selection of his successor for the jewellery division will be taken subsequently. Venkataraman stated, "On behalf of the entire Titan team, I welcome Ajoy to lead Titan in its next phase of innovation and growth. With his strong customer obsession, people orientation, partnering impulse and focus on creating value, Ajoy is well qualified to shepherd Titan towards even greater glory and scale."

Courtesy: AOJ Desk News

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