Kansai Nerolac Appoints Pravin Chaudhari as Managing Director
Mumbai:Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited(KNPL), one of the leading Paint companies in India, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pravin Chaudhari as the Managing Director, effective 01 April 2025. 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.
Mr. Chaudhari brings with himover 30 years of extensive experiencein the paints industry, with deep expertise in strategy, operations, and leadership. He started his journey with Kansai Nerolacin 1993 as a Management Traineeand has since held key leadership roles, includingDirector of Industrial Sales & Operations and Director of Supply Chain.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Chaudhari served asan Executive Officer atKansai 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, Mr. Chaudhari is known for his sharp business insight, ability to lead change, and commitment to building high-performing teams.
Commenting on his appointment, Pravin Chaudhari said, “It is an honour to lead Kansai Nerolac, an organisation that has played a defining role in the Indian paint industry for more than 100 years. I am excited to build on the foundation established by all previous managing directors and enthusiast Nerolites, who have shaped our company into what it is today. looking forward to working closely with our teams and partners as we continue to innovate, grow, and contribute to the industry and society at large.”
Kansai Nerolac looks forward to Mr.Chaudhari’sleadership as Kansai Nerolac Paints continues its journey of innovation, growth, and excellence. The company also extends a heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Jain for his contribution in various capacities across geographies and leading the company from the front during his tenure as Managing Director. Mr. Pravin Chaudhari will be based at Kansai Nerolac’s headquarters in Mumbai, India.
