Nyrika Holkar

Nyrika Holkar is an Indian businessperson, philanthropist, and a fourth-generation member of the Godrej family.

Nyrika Holkar
Born
Nyrika Crishna

(1982-02-11) 11 February 1982[1]
NationalityIndian
Alma materColorado College
University College London
Occupation(s)Executive Director, Godrej & Boyce
Parent(s)Vijay Crishna (father)
Smita Crishna (mother)
RelativesJamshyd Godrej (uncle)
Yeshwantrao Holkar (husband)

Early life and education

Nyrika Holkar is a member of the Godrej family. She is the daughter of Smita and Vijay Crishna and niece of Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director of Godrej & Boyce. Nyrika graduated from Colorado College and studied law the University College London.[2][3]

She is a member of the Bar Association of India and is a qualified solicitor in the UK.[4]

Career

Nyrika started her career as a solicitor AZB & Partners, a legal firm. She advised companies on investing in India and specialised in M&A at the firm.[5] Thereafter, she was appointed to the Board of Directors, Godrej & Boyce in 2017.[6] In 2022, it was announced that Nyrika would succeed Jamsyd Godrej at Godrej & Boyce, though no timeline has been set for the transition so far.[7]

As Executive Director, she is in charge of digital strategy, brand management, legal matters and mergers & acquisitions at the company.[8]

Philanthropy

Nyrika Holkar, Executive Director, Godrej & Boyce

She is a member on the Board of the Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy and the United World Colleges India.[9] Nyrika is a patron of Child Relief and You.

Personal life

Nyrika is married to Yeshwant Holkar.[3] She is a yoga practitioner, and is a runner. She likes reading, hiking and photography.[10]

References

  1. "Notice- EGM of G&B (March 2017)" (PDF). Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  2. Kumar, Krishna Veera Vanamali & Bhaswar (1 July 2022). "Is keeping it in the family a good idea for India Inc?". Business Standard India. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  3. Gupte, Masoom (19 November 2015). "A royal December wedding for Smita Crishna's daughter Nyrika & Yeshwant Rao Holkar". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  4. Pinto, Viveat Susan (27 February 2019). "In the spotlight at Godrej, Nyrika banks on consumer business for growth". Business Standard India. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  5. Krishnan, Gina (8 February 2021). "From fridges to furniture: How innovation drives Godrej & Boyce". www.fortuneindia.com. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  6. Barman, Arijit; Vijayaraghavan, Kala (29 October 2021). "Godrej family looks to divide a $4.1 billion empire". The Economic Times. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  7. Singh, Namrata (13 June 2022). "Nyrika Will Succeed Cmd Jamshyd At G&b | India Business News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  8. "Beyond Reliance, India Inc witnesses widespread generational shift". Deccan Herald. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  9. "UWC India - Nyrika Holkar". Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  10. "Kotak Private Banking Hurun Leading Wealthy Women 2021". hurun-india. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
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