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India

To decide upon the strategy, policy requirements, future expansions of PS functions in India. To Plan and provide necessary resources for maintainence of PS lab as per requirements of ISO 9001, 14001 & 17025 standards. Provides support in the APAP process to the local business for the compilation of the minimum data required to handle in a safe and compliant manner a new or existing product (according to Guideline 26). Ensures efficient and complete data maintenance in EH&S of the local products. Assess the local/regional classification, labeling and regulatory status and release local/regional safety data sheets / hazard labels. "Ensure and perform effective communication related to compliance of local products with regulations / eco-labels / customer specific items to satisfy customer demand. Close exchange with local marketing & Sales functions to evaluate local customer needs and priorities and support conversion of Regulatory Expertise, Health & Environmental data in valuable asset for the customer . " "Manage relation with national associations and authorities. Proximity to regulatory bodies as well as participation in expert groups and associations are the key to proactively managing upcoming challenges in all Product Stewardship issues. "

Designs develops, implements and oversees the BU Textile Specialties Application Development and Screening activities in LBL India New Vendor Development/ Alternate Raw material Screening: Screening of raw materials of PTC, Finishing, Dyeing & Printing ,Fibre finish and DAX with respect to raw material / traded goods - quality, alternate raw material. Guaranteeing the implementation of the ADS strategy of the BU Textile Specialties for LBL India including CC Dyes and Chemicals.

India

Designs develops, implements and oversees the BU Textile Specialties Application Development and Screening activities in LBL India New Vendor Development/ Alternate Raw material Screening: Screening of raw materials of PTC, Finishing, Dyeing & Printing ,Fibre finish and DAX with respect to raw material / traded goods - quality, alternate raw material. Guaranteeing the implementation of the ADS strategy of the BU Textile Specialties for LBL India including CC Dyes and Chemicals.

Part of Excellence Team and Spearheading Lean Sigma Projects for the BU in LBL India. Projects in the area of Commercial excellence, Operational excellence & Supply chain Systems. Leads business-critical, improvement projects with structured methodology approaches, managing project teams to deliver results that achieve or surpass project targets. Completed a Project in Customer Profitability & Cost to Serve and redefined the Service Levels to our Customers. Manage Black Belt projects in process improvements, ensuring appropriate communication with stakeholders relative to project direction and status.Mentor and coach Green Belts in project work, helping them understand and use Six Sigma methodology for successful and timely completion of assigned projects

Progressively promoted into positions with higher impact after initial hiring as Management Trainee.Group Leader of a Research Group & Lead a dedicated team of research chemists. Defining program milestones, tracking projects and prioritising based on business criticality. Driving documentation, publishing, patenting and reviewing reports.Successfully invented a new FDA approved High Performance Colorant C.I Pigment Red 285. for Engineering Plastics applications. Successfully involved in Process development & production of FDA approved Colorant C.I Pigment Orange 64 based on Benzimidazolone chemistry. Involved in technology transfer of a product to Pilot plant in Germany.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Organic Chemistry

Chemistry

High School, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Scouts