Home First Finance Company India Limited has signaled a new chapter in its governance with the appointment of Vineet Taneja as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director, effective October 24, 2026. The move, approved by the board on a circular basis and awaiting shareholder consent, aims to reinforce the lender’s strategic oversight as it scales its housing finance platform.
Taneja brings more than three decades of cross‑sector leadership across FMCG, telecom, consumer durables and appliances, with a track record of launching and growing businesses across India, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and beyond. He began his career at Unilever, progressing from management trainee to Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Foods and Beverages, before taking on senior roles at Bharti Airtel and Nokia India. At Nokia, he led the smartphone business and later served as Chief Marketing Officer, contributing to the brand’s deep market footprint in India.
From 2017 to 2021, Taneja was Regional President at Dyson, steering activities in Australasia, India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, driving growth to over $1 billion in revenue with margins above 20%. His remit encompassed product innovation, supply chain efficiency, brand building, go‑to‑market strategy and digital transformation, underpinned by a focus on talent development. He is an IIT Roorkee mechanical engineer with an MBA from IIM Calcutta, bringing a blend of technical rigor and strategic marketing acumen to the board.
As an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director, Taneja will serve a five‑year term not liable to retirement by rotation, pending shareholder approval. His appointment underscores Home First Finance’s emphasis on governance, growth, and experienced leadership at the helm of its board as the company seeks to expand its reach in the housing finance space.