Mac Charles (India) Limited announced that the board of directors of the company at its meeting held on June 22, 2023, have, inter-alia, basis the recommendation of Nomination & Remuneration Committee, approved the appointment of Mr. Harish Anand as the additional whole-time director of the company, with effect from June 22, 2023. Mr. Harish Kumar Anand holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Christ College in Bangalore. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has completed the course offered by CPA Australia.

After completing his articles with K.P. Rao and Company and attaining membership of the ICAI, Mr. Anand joined Titan Watches Ltd. A couple of years later he went to Swaziland, Southern Africa and later migrated to Australia for about 25 years. He has served in companies such as EY, Goodman Fielder, Navy Canteens and Indigenous Business Australia. Mr. Anand has experience in varied sectors including manufacturing, consultancy, hospitality, FMCG, Government and Quasi government organizations, handling responsibilities of Finance, HR, IT, Corporate Governance and Compliance amongst others.

About the last 10 years as the CFO. Mr. Anand returned to India in 2018 and currently he heads the Embassy Groups Internal Audit and Compliance function. In addition, he is responsible for monitoring and managing the performances of associated group companies.