Welspun Living appoints Naiyya Saggi as independent director

New Delhi: Welspun Living, a global home textiles firm has appointed Naiyya Saggi as an independent director, effective April 25th, 2024, it announced in a media release.

Saggi will serve her first term as an independent director for four years, ending on April 24, 2028.

With a career spanning an experience of 16 years, she is the founder of BabyChakra and currently Group co-founder and president of The Good Glamm Group, a digital-first beauty and personal care conglomerate.

She is a pivotal figure in the start-up ecosystem, known for building new-age consumer brands, communities and for being one of India’s top voices for women in technology. Apart from her entrepreneurial endeavors, she is a member of The National Taskforce for Regulatory Issues at DPIIT Ministry of Commerce and an elected Governing Council member of The Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Mumbai, a body representing the USD 50 billion Mumbai tech ecosystem and comprising of 50 Unicorn & Soonicorn founders.

On her appointment, "Dipali Goenka, CEO and MD of Welspun Living, said, "Naiyya's strategic insights, particularly gleaned from her B2C and e-commerce experience align seamlessly with our vision for propelling Welspun Living's B2C growth trajectory. With AI and ML disrupting the space, the importance of digital takes center stage. Naiyya's deep understanding of the digital landscape and consumer behavior will help us leverage the power of technology and innovation to create delightful experiences for our customers."

Saggi, in her statement on the appointment, said, "I believe my experience in consumer-focused industries, bringing in a robust digital DNA in brand building and my passion for sustainable, inclusive growth with profit and purpose align perfectly with Welspun's values. I look forward to collaborating with the board and management team to drive strategic initiatives and create value for all stakeholders."