India’s Waaree Group Brings In New Chief Marketing Officer

• Nilesh Malani has come on board as the new chief marketing officer of Waaree Group 
• He previously worked with Indian wires and cables manufacturer Polycab India in a similar position 
• Malani also worked with brands such as JSW Steel and Castrol India in various marketing positions 

Indian solar PV cell and module manufacturer Waaree Group of Companies has appointed a new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with Nilesh Malani taking charge of the role from February 2024. 

Malani has switched over from Polycab India where he worked in a similar position for over 3 years. Polycab is one of the leading Indian manufacturers of cables and wires and allied products. The new Waaree Group executive has also worked with brands such as JSW Steel and Castrol India in marketing positions. 

Malani says he brings to the table his strengths and experience in brand and channel management, influencing skills, innovative and large-scale program development and execution. 

Announcing his new job on his LinkedIn profile, Malani said, "I'm happy and excited to share that I'm starting a new position as Chief Marketing Officer at Waaree Group of companies, one of the leading Solar Module Manufacturer Globally and transitioning into a Global Renewable Energy organization." 

Waaree is planning to go public as it targets an initial public offering (IPO) to raise around INR 30 billion. The company is expanding its annual manufacturing capacity to become vertically integrated with ingot wafer, cell and module manufacturing. It also plans to expand to the US with module and cell production plans. It is also collaborating with 5B of Australia to produce its Maverick Blocks in India (see Waaree Targets Up To INR 30 Billion Via IPO).