Anant Ambani Appointed Executive Director of Reliance Industries Ltd

The board of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has approved the appointment of Anant Ambani as the Executive Director of the company for a term of five years, effective from May 1, 2025. This marks a major step in the generational leadership transition within the conglomerate, making Anant the first among the Ambani siblings to assume an executive role in the parent company.

Key Highlights

Appointment Details

• Anant Ambani has been appointed as a whole-time director, designated as Executive Director of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).
• His term will begin on May 1, 2025, and extend for five years.
• Currently serves as a non-executive director in the company.

Ambani Siblings in RIL

• In August 2023, Anant, along with his siblings Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani, was appointed as non-executive directors.
• These appointments were approved by shareholders in October 2023.

Educational and Professional Background

• Anant Ambani is a graduate of Brown University.
• He is the first among his siblings to be appointed as an executive director in RIL.

Role in RIL’s Energy Business

• Appointed head of the energy vertical in August 2022, reflecting his growing leadership in the company.
• He is actively involved in Reliance’s transition to green energy and sustainability initiatives.

Board Memberships

• Jio Platforms Ltd – since March 2020
• Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd – since May 2022
• Reliance New Energy Ltd & Reliance New Solar Energy Ltd – since June 2021
• Reliance Foundation – since September 2022