Mumbai Maharashtra India Business Wire India Godfrey Phillips India was certified as a Great Place to Work For 2022 by the Great Places to Work Institute for the fourth year in a row Godfrey Phillips India which has been ranked as Top 30 Best Companies to Work For three times in the past celebrated the recognition The certification is a testament to the rich culture of the organization with some of the best practices that encourages learning from failures risk-taking provision of exceptional medical support and benefits empathy and care before business and people in centre of all decisions Dr Bina Modi President Godfrey Phillips delighted at the news said Compassion concern and care - these are the mainstays for our leadership team All our decisions even the hardest ones are taken with people at the centre of it That is all I ask One of the lessons I learnt from my husband Late KK Modi is to bet on people not strategies He believed people are the heart and soul of an enterprise invest in them and they will create magic This is our legacy and I am a staunch upholder Sharad Aggarwal Chief Executive Officer - Godfrey Phillips India shared Our strong culture of trust care and empathy helped us overcome pandemic the challenges that came with it and the post recovery we not only sailed through but we also performed superlatively Every employee partner and associate reflect the same pride of belonging to a People-First Organization This certification and recognition by the Great Places to Work Institute drives us to do better and perform better as a team Rajesh Mehrotra Head HR - Godfrey Phillips India Limited spoke of the practices that enabled the recognition The pandemic and its continuous waves challenged all organisations with many moving into survival mode I am proud to share that Godfrey Phillips India not just survived but thrived in the face of hardship We just ensured that our core philosophy of putting people first did not waver It was not easy Through each wave we made sure that the well-being and health of our employees and their families were top priority From stringent precautions medical assistance job security to transparency in communication and business decisions at every point employee needs were considered Our mantra was - every GPIte is a family member and we will look after each other We call ourselves OneGPI and each member resonates with it Great Place to Work is the global authority on building sustaining and recognizing High-Trust High-Performance CultureTM at workplaces world over Every year more than 10000 organizations from over 60 countries partner with Great Place to Work Institute for assessment benchmarking and planning actions to strengthen their workplace culture In India more than 900 organizations applied to Great Place to Work Institute to undertake the assessment this year Indias Best Companies to Work For is a celebration of the best work cultures in the country Every year Great Place to Work and The Economic Times come together to appreciate and applaud the efforts of 100 Best organizations that have created and sustained a great workplace culture Indias Best Companies to Work For is the most prestigious and the most credible employer brand recognition in the country About Godfrey Phillips India Godfrey Phillips India a flagship company of Modi Enterprises is one of the largest FMCG companies in the country with iconic brands like Four Square Red White andCavandersto its nameThe Company also hasan exclusive sourcing and supply agreement with Philip Morris International to manufacture and distribute Marlboro brand in India Godfrey Phillips India has expanded its product portfolio to chewing products mouth freshener confectionery and retail with renowned brands likePan VilasFundaGoliand Twenty-Four Seven Its International Business Division successfullyexports andmarkets its ownbrands andcut tobaccoalong with product support professional expertise and tailor-made services to leading global companies in the industry Companysstrength lies in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilitiesprocess-driven mindset and extensive pan India distribution network comprising of over800exclusive distributors a 6000-plus strong secondary sales team and 800000 retail outlets At Godfrey Phillips India envisioning a mutually beneficial coexistence is an integral part of all growth activities The CSR programs of Godfrey Phillips India focus on creating sustainable development and livelihood for communities not only linked to tobacco industry but also in the areas the business exist and operates in The award-winning program for the marginalized workers farmers aims at improving earning capacity working and living conditions For more information please log on to wwwgodfreyphillipscom PWR PWR

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 22 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Godfrey Phillips India was certified as a Great Place to Work For 2022 by the Great Places to Work Institute, for the fourth year in a row.

Mumbai Maharashtra India NewsVoir Great Place to Work India has announced Indias Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2022 on the 28th of January 2022 This milestone year is the 5th edition of Indias Best Workplaces in Manufacturing representing the voice of more than 3 lakh employees 132 organizations were assessed as a part of this research and Top 30 have been identified as Indias Best WorkplacesTM in Manufacturing 2022 As a global authority on workplace culture Great Place to Work has been studying employee experience and people practices across organizations for over three decades Every year more than 10000 organizations from over 60 countries partner with Great Place to Work Institute for assessment benchmarking and planning of actions to strengthen their workplace culture In its 5th edition this year Great Place to Work Institutes study of Indias Best Workplaces in Manufacturing finds that employee engagement in the industry has seen a significant improvement since the previous year The rapidly changing and evolving landscape in the manufacturing sector has also been a test of character especially when it comes to the torchbearers the leaders The research shows that Leaders that demonstrate care are honest and ethical and perceived as competent are successful in creating and sustaining a great workplace culture The need of the hour is a deep understanding of the business a clear vision of where the organization is headed how the vision is communicated internally and recognizing the right set of people who can deliver the vision The Institute shares that it is a welcoming sign that competence of the leaders and the management have seen a significant improvement in this study As an outcome of their study on Indias Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2022 Great Place to Work India has released their research report that identifies what sets the Best Workplaces apart from the rest The report and the complete list of Indias Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2022 can be viewed here The organizations that made it to the Top 30 - Indias Best Workplaces in Manufacturing 2022 are in alphabetical order Amway India Enterprises Pvt Ltd Apollo Tyres Limited Ashirvad by Aliaxis Bharat Aluminium Company Limited Bridgestone India Private Limited Brillon Consumer Products Pvt Ltdformerly known as SC Johnson Products Pvt Ltd CEAT Limited CESC Limited GHCL Limited Godfrey Phillips India Limited Godrej Consumer Products Limited HIL Limited Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited Indian Oil Corporation Limited JK Tyre Industries Limited LUCAS TVS LTD Mahindra Mahindra Automotive Farm Equipment Sectors Mahindra Accelo - India National Engineering Industries Limited NBC Bearings NTPC Limited PepsiCo India PGP Glass Private Limited Pidilite Industries Limited Shree Cement Limited Signify Innovations India Ltd Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited Tata Steel Limited UNO Minda Group Vaibhav Global Limited Whirlpool of India Ltd In India the Institute partners with more than 1200 organizations annually across over 22 industries to help them build High-Trust High-Performance Cultures designed to deliver sustained business results Hundreds of CEOs and CXOs from India Inc are part of the great place community that is committed to the vision of making India a great place to work FOR ALL Learn more at wwwgreatplacetoworkin and on LinkedIn Twitter Facebook and Instagram PWR PWR

New Delhi Delhi India Business Wire India Godfrey Phillips India Limited GPI one of Indias largest FMCG companies today announced the appointment of Sharad Aggarwal as Chief Executive Officer He will be reporting to Dr Bina Modi President and Managing Director The Board had met on 16 September 2021 and unanimously approved the appointment of Sharad Aggarwal 50 currently serving as the COO and Whole Time Director of Godfrey Phillips He will be taking over from BhishamWadhera who has been at the helm of the company from 2015 as he has demitted office on 26th December 2021 However Wadhera will continue to guide the organisation as an Advisor and a Mentor Speaking on the appointment Dr Bina Modi President and Managing Director Godfrey Phillips India expressed her pleasure Sharad has been with the organisation since 1994 and has exceptional credentials of delivering results He has proven himself as an inspiring leader and led transformational changes in the organisation and I firmly believe he is the right choice to unleash the potential of Godfrey Phillips to the fullest create sustainable business with sales and profit growth and value for all stakeholders Sharad has shared his vision for the organization that includes agility in adoption of technology innovation and data science He has the appropriate balance of Growth and P L orientation His people philosophy includes nurturing an inclusive and uniform culture of productivity and collaboration He believes in furthering a sense of belongingness and ownership across the organisation We will surely reach new heights under his dynamic and energetic leadership BhishamWadhera the outgoing CEO GPI added I am delighted with the appointment of Sharad as the CEO for Godfrey Phillips India in last two years that I have worked closely with him as a COO Sharad has provided great value to Godfrey Phillips with an exceptional mix of strategic and people management skills professional expertise and superior understanding of processes and technology I wish him the very best for the future His ascendence speaks volumes about the GPI culture and succession planning As COO of Godfrey Phillips India Sharad has ensured that the company invests in the best international technology processes and certifications for its state-of-art manufacturing facilities across India Recognized for his growth orientation innovation and managing complex business problems All through his career he has motivated work force across the factories and head office with equal aplomb Sharad is also an Executive Committee Member of FICCI core member of PHD Environment Committee and serves as a Governing Council member of GMA a body committed to local causes and development of Ghaziabad Industries and Institutions Reacting to his appointment Sharad said I thank the Board and Dr Modi to have vested this faith and confidence in me With the support of my dynamic team I am confident of fulfilling the expectations of leadership and the organisation I also take this opportunity to thank MrWadhera for his contribution that has helped the Company reach scale new heights I certainly have big shoes to fill Sharad is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School He also holds a degree in Electronics from REC Nagpur a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management with Gold Medal from IMT Ghaziabad and is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt About Godfrey Phillips India Godfrey Phillips India a flagship company of Modi Enterprises is one of the largest FMCG companies in the country with iconic brands like Four Square Red White andCavandersto its nameThe Company also hasan exclusive sourcing and supply agreement with Philip Morris International to manufacture and distribute Marlboro brand in India Godfrey Phillips India has expanded its product portfolio to chewing products retail mouth freshener and confectionery with renowned brands likePan Vilas24Seven and FundaGoliItsInternational Business Division successfullyexports andmarkets its ownbrands andcut tobaccoalong with product support professional expertise and tailor-made services to leading global companies in the industryCompanysstrength lies in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilitiesprocess driven mindset and extensive pan India distribution network comprising of over800exclusive distributors a 6000-plus strong secondary sales team and 800000 retail outletsAt Godfrey Phillips India envisioning a mutually beneficial coexistence is an integral part of all growth activities The CSR programs of Godfrey Phillips India focus on creating sustainable development and livelihood for communities linked to industry The award winning program for the marginalized workers farmers aims at improving earning capacity working and living conditions For more information please log on to wwwgodfreyphillipscom PWR PWR

New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Godfrey Phillips India Limited (GPI), one of India's largest FMCG companies, today announced the appointment of Sharad Aggarwal as Chief Executive Officer. He will be reporting to Dr Bina Modi, President and Managing Director.