Orient Electric Appoints R S Negi As MD & CEO

Orient Electric, a CK Birla Group firm on Thursday announced the appointment of R S Negi as Managing Director and CEO, according to a regulatory filing by the company.

Negi’s appointment would be effective from May 31, 2024.

He also joins the Orient Electric Board as a full-time Director and will be based in New Delhi.

In his last assignment, Negi was as Chief Operating Officer – Consumer Products at Bajaj Electricals.

He is also a former Chairman of the Indian Fans Manufacturers Association. Previously, he has led the Electric Consumer Durables business at Havells.