** Asian Paints Names Former JPMorgan Executive Leo Puri as Next Chairman

Asian Paints has appointed **Leo Puri** as chairman-designate, effective **January 23, 2027**, succeeding **R. Seshasayee**. 

Puri, a veteran of the financial sector, has held senior positions at JPMorgan Chase, UTI Asset Management and Warburg Pincus.

 He currently chairs Fortis Healthcare and serves on the boards of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and Amadeus.