JK Paper Appoints Gunjan Shah as President (Paper)

JK Paper Limited has appointed Gunjan Dinesh Kumar Shah as President (Paper), effective October 12, 2026, according to Papermart, which reported the move on October 13, 2026. The JK Paper president appointment brings in a former Bata India chief executive to head the company’s paper business.

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) approved the appointment and his inclusion in senior management, subject to Board approval.

Who Is Gunjan Shah, the New JK Paper President?

Shah served as Managing Director and CEO of Bata India Limited for five years. Before that, he spent nearly 14 years at Britannia Industries, where he rose to Chief Commercial Officer and also headed international business. Earlier in his career he worked with Asian Paints and Motorola. In all, he has nearly three decades of experience across consumer durables, retail, FMCG and telecom.

Why Does a Consumer-Sector Leader Matter for Indian Paper?

Shah’s background is in consumer-facing businesses rather than pulp and paper manufacturing. The Papermart report did not state the company’s reasons for the choice or what targets he has been given, so any link to strategy would be speculation. The report does relate the news to a recent JK Paper story about its completed acquisition of Radhesham Wellpack.

Market Reaction and Industry Response

The source report carries no stock-market reaction, analyst commentary or comment from industry bodies, and none is cited here.

What Happens Next?

The key pending step is Board approval of the NRC’s decision on Shah’s inclusion in senior management. Readers can watch JK Paper’s stock exchange disclosures for confirmation and for any further detail on his responsibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new President (Paper) at JK Paper?

Gunjan Dinesh Kumar Shah, a former Managing Director and CEO of Bata India Limited, has been appointed President (Paper) effective October 12, 2026.

Is the appointment final?

The NRC approved the appointment and his inclusion in senior management, which is subject to Board approval, per Papermart.

What is Gunjan Shah’s earlier experience?

He spent about five years as Bata India’s CEO and nearly 14 years at Britannia Industries, and has also worked at Asian Paints and Motorola.