| 1. Anand Kripalu is an accomplished Indian businessman serving as the Managing Director and Global CEO at Blackstone, backed by Essel Propack Limited. |
| 2. During his schooling years, Anand Kripalu studied in London while his father served at the Indian High Commission, and later faced challenges when he moved to Delhi. |
| 3. In 1970, Anand Kripalu joined La Martiniere College in Lucknow as a boarder, then continued his education as a day scholar after living with his uncle. |
| 4. Beginning his career in sales at DCM Data Products, Anand Kripalu later secured admission to IIM Calcutta through the Common Admission Test. |
| 5. Anand Kripalu worked at Ponds India and Hindustan Unilever for 22 years before leading various organizations such as Cadbury India, Cadbury Asia, Diageo India, and United Spirits. |
| 6. A fitness enthusiast, Anand Kripalu regularly exercises at the gym and gained fitness insights from athletes like Virat Kohli during his tenure as Chairman of Royal Challengers Bangalore. |
| 7. Anand Kripalu's wife, who was his classmate at IIM Kolkata, serves on the boards of UltraTech Cement Limited, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, and Huhtamaki PPL Limited. |
| 8. Anand Kripalu is a distinguished figure in Indian business with over 40 years of experience in the consumer goods and alcohol beverage sectors. |
| 9. He joined the Board of Directors of EPL Limited in August 2021 as the Managing Director & Global CEO. |
| 10. He will retire from the post of Managing Director & Global CEO of EPL Limited effective December 31, 2025, and will serve as an Executive Director from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. |
| 11. During his tenure at Unilever East Africa, he turned around a loss-making business to deliver double-digit growth. |
| 12. At Cadbury India, he led the company to success through innovative marketing campaigns and oversaw operations in various Asian markets during the Mondelez International transition. |
| 13. At United Spirits Limited (a Diageo PLC subsidiary), he was key in restructuring the company, improving governance, and increasing profitability. |
| 14. He has completed the Advanced Management Program from the Wharton Business School in the U.S., which broadened his global business outlook. |
| 15. His father, Brigadier (Retd.) Thirumalachar Kripalu, was a member of the Indian Army. |
| 16. He is known for his ability to turn around companies and his strategic thinking. |
