RPG Group, a business conglomerate has announced the appointment of Anant Goenka as vice chairman of the diversified group.

In addition to his new role, Anant will continue to serve as the Vice Chairman of CEAT and Zensar Technologies. 

Anant brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Prior to being the vice chairman of CEAT and Zensar technologies, Anant led CEAT as managing director & CEO through 10-year period. Under his leadership, the market capitalisation of the company grew significantly by over 20 times.

Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Group said, "Anant's extensive experience, driving CEAT towards performance excellence over the past decade, will play a pivotal role in shaping the next wave of growth for the RPG Group. This era is defined by rapidly evolving technology and I believe Anant has the requisite skills and business instincts to herald change and make a difference in the way we adapt to technologies, markets and consumers.”

“Our fundamental value system, our governance standards, and our quest for happiness will remain the guardrails within which we will continue to operate,” said Anant.

A graduate from the Wharton School and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Anant began his career in Unilever and RPG group company KEC International before joining CEAT.