Mumbai, June 28, 2024: Mahindra Group today announced the appointment of Ankit Todi as the new Group Chief Sustainability Officer. Since joining the Mahindra Group in 2022, Ankit has been instrumental in shaping the group’s refreshed ‘Planet Positive’ sustainability strategy. He has anchored the Group Sustainability CEO Council and led the Mahindra Group's engagement with prestigious global platforms such as the World Economic Forum, United Nations Global Compact, and Sustainable Markets Initiative, in addition to various domestic industry associations. Ankit reports to Abanti Sankaranarayanan, Group Public Affairs Officer, Mahindra Group and Member – Group Executive Board.

Commenting on the appointment, Abanti said, “Ankit’s promotion from within the organisation underscores Mahindra Group’s commitment to nurturing a robust pipeline of future leaders. Ankit has driven strong outcomes by integrating business strategy with sustainability initiatives. He has significantly contributed to driving sustainability roadmaps and actions across the Group’s businesses, reinforcing Mahindra’s credibility as a planet-positive business group.”

Ankit holds a Master’s degree in Information & Communication Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, both from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He is a member of the prestigious ‘Mahindra Accelerated Leadership Track’ [MALT], a marquee leadership program conducted in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University, aimed at building a strong talent pool. Prior to joining Mahindra, Ankit spent seven years in management consulting at Bain & Company.

Ankit is passionate about the clean-tech ecosystem and actively works to introduce innovations to Group Companies by engaging with the start-up ecosystem.

About Mahindra Group

Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 260000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality and real estate. The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.

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