As CEO and Managing Director of Orient Paper and Industries Limited (CKA Birla Group company) Anant Agarwal is spearheading sustainable revenue growth by strengthening market positioning, diversifying into new segments, and driving operational efficiency. He is building a high-performance culture while ensuring the highest standards of governance and compliance. He also actively engages with government authorities and the local community to secure and advance the company’s long term business interests.

Before joining Orient Paper, Anant served as Business Head – Bulk Chemicals at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited, where he achieved robust P&L growth, leading multiple new product launches. He excelled in sales, marketing, business development and new product development.

Throughout his career, he successfully undertook leadership roles spanning strategic business and operational planning, as well as global sales and marketing. These included serving as Group CEO at Surya Hospitals, Managing Director at Getinge India – a medical technology company and wholly owned subsidiary of Getinge AB, Sweden – and holding senior positions at Honeywell International India Private Limited and SRF Limited.

Anant Agarwal is an alumnus of IIT Roorkee. He has a proven track record of establishing new businesses, scaling them rapidly while navigating the complex regulatory landscapes with effectiveness. His leadership style emphases collaboration which is complemented by extensive multicultural and international experience.