Hindware Home Innovation has announced the appointment of Salil Kapoor as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 11, 2023.
In his new role, Kapoor will lead the consumer business overseeing consumer appliances and retail divisions along with the water heater JV with Groupe Atlantic of France.
With a career spanning over three decades, he has held leadership positions at brands such as LG Electronics, Samsung, Microsoft, Dish TV, and Voltas. His last assignment was as the Head of the appliances Business Unit at Orient Electric.
Sandip Somany, Chairman and Managing Director, Hindware Home Innovation, said, “I am delighted to welcome Salil Kapoor as the new CEO. We are deeply committed to making Hindware Home Innovation a leading consumer appliance brand and offering our customers high-end innovative products. He is an exceptional business leader with an excellent track record across multiple leading companies in the consumer goods industry. His experience and profound understanding of the consumer appliance industry aligns well with our growth ambitions.”
Kapoor said, “I am thrilled to join Hindware Home Innovation, one of the most consumer-focused appliances companies in the Indian market. With disruption being the new norm, HHIL is leveraging deep consumer insights and the latest technology to offer differentiated and best-in-class products that can add value to fast-evolving consumer lifestyles. I look forward to collaborating with the highly talented team and committed partners to leverage our collective strengths and further build on the company's success, explore new avenues for growth, and deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”
Kapoor is an Engineer with a Master's degree from the Faculty of Management Studies, New Delhi.