Nyrika Holkar | |
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 Nyrika Holkar, Executive Director, Godrej & Boyce | |
| Born | Nyrika Crishna 11 February 1982[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Colorado College University College London |
| Occupation(s) | Executive Director, Godrej & Boyce |
| Parent(s) | Vijay Crishna (father) Smita Crishna (mother) |
| Relatives | Jamshyd Godrej (uncle) Yeshwantrao Holkar (husband) |
Nyrika Holkar is an Indian businessperson, philanthropist, and a fourth-generation member of the Godrej family.
Early life and education[edit]
Nyrika Holkar is a member of the Godrej family. She is the daughter of Smita and Vijay Crishna and niece of Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej & Boyce. Nyrika graduated from Colorado College and studied law the University College London.[2][3]
She is a member of the Bar Association of India and is a qualified solicitor in the UK.[4]
Career[edit]
Nyrika started her career as a solicitor AZB & Partners, a legal firm. She advised companies on investing in India and specialised in M&A at the firm.[5] Thereafter, she was appointed to the Board of Directors, Godrej & Boyce in 2017.[6] In 2022, it was announced that Nyrika would succeed Jamsyd Godrej at Godrej & Boyce, though no timeline has been set for the transition so far.[7]
As Executive Director, she is in charge of digital strategy, brand management, legal matters and mergers & acquisitions at the company.[8]
Philanthropy[edit]
She is a member on the Board of the Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy and the United World Colleges India.[9] Nyrika is a patron of Child Relief and You.
Personal life[edit]
Nyrika is married to Yeshwant Holkar.[3] She is a yoga practitioner, and is a runner. She likes reading, hiking and photography.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Notice- EGM of G&B (March 2017)" (PDF). Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Kumar, Krishna Veera Vanamali & Bhaswar (1 July 2022). "Is keeping it in the family a good idea for India Inc?". Business Standard India. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ a b Gupte, Masoom (19 November 2015). "A royal December wedding for Smita Crishna's daughter Nyrika & Yeshwant Rao Holkar". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Pinto, Viveat Susan (27 February 2019). "In the spotlight at Godrej, Nyrika banks on consumer business for growth". Business Standard India. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Krishnan, Gina (8 February 2021). "From fridges to furniture: How innovation drives Godrej & Boyce". www.fortuneindia.com. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Barman, Arijit; Vijayaraghavan, Kala (29 October 2021). "Godrej family looks to divide a $4.1 billion empire". The Economic Times. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ Singh, Namrata (13 June 2022). "Nyrika Will Succeed Cmd Jamshyd At G&b | India Business News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Beyond Reliance, India Inc witnesses widespread generational shift". Deccan Herald. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "UWC India - Nyrika Holkar". Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "Kotak Private Banking Hurun Leading Wealthy Women 2021". hurun-india. 27 July 2022. Archived from the original on 3 August 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.