Asian Paints Appoints Industry Veteran Leo Puri as Additional Director

Asian Paints has appointed industry veteran Leo Puri as its additional independent director for a five-year term. This appointment comes as part of Puri's broader career, where he will also assume the role of chairman from R Seshasayee on January 23, 2027. Puri brings with him four decades of experience across financial services and consulting.

Prior to his appointment at Asian Paints, Puri served as the Advisory India Chair at Apax, a global private equity firm. He has also held key positions at JPMorgan Chase, UTI Asset Management, Warburg Pincus, and McKinsey & Company. Puri's experience spans multiple industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology.

Puri holds master's degrees from the University of Oxford in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and from the University of Cambridge in Law. His extensive background and qualifications make him a valuable addition to Asian Paints' board of directors.