Trent Limited's board of directors approved the appointment of Mr. Jayesh T. Merchant as an additional director (Non-Executive) of the company with effect from August 7, 2020. Mr. Merchant is also appointed as an Independent Director of the company for a term of five years with effect from 7th August 2020, not liable to retire by rotation, subject To Approve the Shareholders. Mr. Merchant is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and has completed his Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law from University of Mumbai. A detailed work profile of Mr. Merchant, reflects that he has a strong professional track record of around 30 years and has held several responsible positions in various reputed companies viz. Asian Paints, UTV Software Communications, ION Exchange India and Castrol. He last held the position as CFO & Company Secretary and President - Industrial JV's of Asian Paints. Currently, he serves on the Board of Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited & Manjushree Technopack Limited.