Bengaluru | August 3, 2026
FMCG major Britannia Industries Limited has appointed Siddharth Parakh as Head – Strategy & Business Development, effective August 3, 2026.
The appointment was formally approved by the company’s Board of Directors through a circular resolution passed on August 2, following recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, according to a stock exchange regulatory filing. In his new capacity, Parakh will drive corporate strategy, long-term business growth, capital allocation, and strategic partnerships for the food enterprise.
Parakh brings over 13 years of leadership experience spanning corporate strategy, investments, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). Prior to joining Britannia, he spent four and a half years at Tata Sons within the Group CFO & Group Strategy Office, overseeing M&A and strategic initiatives across the conglomerate. His previous career highlights include serving as Assistant Vice President in Investment Banking at Edelweiss (Nuvama), as well as advisory roles at MAPE Advisory Group, Grant Thornton, and PwC.
Executive Profile & Strategic Overview
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Executive Appointed: Siddharth Parakh
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New Role: Head – Strategy & Business Development
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Company: Britannia Industries Limited
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Effective Date: August 3, 2026 (Board approval: August 2, 2026)
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Professional Track Record:
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Tata Sons: Group Strategy & Group CFO Office (4.5 years) – M&A, investments, and group-wide strategic projects.
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Edelweiss / Nuvama: Assistant Vice President – Investment Banking (M&A, corporate finance across consumer, tech, and healthcare sectors).
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Advisory Roles: Senior finance and M&A stints at MAPE Advisory Group, Grant Thornton, and PwC.
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Core Competencies: Corporate Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Capital Allocation, Corporate Finance & Fund Raising.
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Domain Focus: FMCG Sector, Executive Mobility, Corporate Governance & Strategic Growth
