Watawala Plantations PLC appointed Chacko Purackal Thomas to the board with effect from 17th March 2014. Chacko Purackal Thomas began his career as a planter 22 years ago with the erstwhile Tata Tea Ltd. in Munnar. He is currently the Managing Director of Kannan Devan Hills Plantations (Pvt) Ltd. (KDHP), Mumbai, a unique employer led venture in South India.