Hemant Bakshi has been appointed as the Managing Director and Global CEO of EPL, effective January 1, 2026. A seasoned leader from Unilever, Bakshi previously served as EVP of Unilever Marketplace, where he built a digitally native eB2B business connecting over 250,000 stores across 12 markets. He succeeds Anand Kripalu, who will oversee a smooth transition before retiring and continuing to serve on EPL’s Board.