Nyrika Holkar Explained

Nyrika Holkar
Birth Name:Nyrika Crishna
Birth Date:11 February 1982[1]
Nationality:Indian
Alma Mater:Colorado College
University College London
Occupation:Executive Director, Godrej & Boyce
Parents:Vijay Crishna (father)
Smita Crishna (mother)
Relations:Jamshyd Godrej (uncle)
Yeshwantrao Holkar (husband)

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

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

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. She is a yoga practitioner, and is a runner. She likes reading, hiking and photography.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notice- EGM of G&B (March 2017) . 30 July 2022.
  2. News: Kumar . Krishna Veera Vanamali & Bhaswar . Is keeping it in the family a good idea for India Inc? . 16 July 2022 . Business Standard India . 1 July 2022.
  3. News: Gupte . Masoom . A royal December wedding for Smita Crishna's daughter Nyrika & Yeshwant Rao Holkar . 16 July 2022 . The Economic Times . 19 November 2015.
  4. News: Pinto . Viveat Susan . In the spotlight at Godrej, Nyrika banks on consumer business for growth . 16 July 2022 . Business Standard India . 27 February 2019.
  5. News: Krishnan . Gina . From fridges to furniture: How innovation drives Godrej & Boyce . 30 July 2022 . www.fortuneindia.com . 8 February 2021 . en.
  6. News: Barman . Arijit . Vijayaraghavan . Kala . Godrej family looks to divide a $4.1 billion empire . 17 July 2022 . The Economic Times . 29 October 2021.
  7. News: Singh . Namrata . Nyrika Will Succeed Cmd Jamshyd At G&b India Business News - Times of India . 30 July 2022 . The Times of India . 13 June 2022 . en.
  8. News: Beyond Reliance, India Inc witnesses widespread generational shift . 17 July 2022 . Deccan Herald . 30 June 2022 . en.
  9. Web site: UWC India - Nyrika Holkar . 17 July 2022.
  10. News: Kotak Private Banking Hurun Leading Wealthy Women 2021 . 3 August 2022 . hurun-india . 27 July 2022 . en . 3 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220803025235/https://www.hurunindia.net/hurun-women-richlist-2021 . dead .