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Pravin Chaudhari has taken over as Managing Director, Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited (KNPL). He takes over from Anuj Jain, who has opted for an early retirement after an illustrious journey of 35 years with Kansai Nerolac, to pursue personal interests. Chaudhari brings with him over 30 years of extensive experience in the paints industry, with deep expertise in strategy, operations, and leadership. He started his journey with Kansai Nerolac in 1993 as a Management Trainee and has since held key leadership roles, including Director of Industrial Sales & Operations and Director of Supply Chain. Prior to his current role, Chaudhari served as an Executive Officer at Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. in Japan. His previous experience includes a leadership stint at Pidilite Industries, where he was CEO of Special Projects. An engineer and management graduate from the University of Mumbai, Chaudhari is known for his sharp business insight, ability to lead change, and commitment to building high-performing teams.

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