- Leading Research & Product Development teams of Architectural Exterior Coatings. (Activities: Design development/Scale up/Standardization/Product Application/Cost optimization, Complaint handling).- Conceiving new research programs and demonstrating POC.- Investigating new technologies pertaining to IP protection, Technology licencing. - Undertaking market study, business & feasibility analysis in coordination with Business Heads.- Providing active support to Marketing/Sales (Retail & Projects/Key Accounts) teams & introducing new innovative products in Indian Paint Market. - Playing a key role in projects related to Business profitability in collaboration with Supply Chain team in achieving cost reduction targets (average 150 Crores/annum). Also in manufacturing excellence initiatives /cycle time reductions etc. - Addressing complaints, providing corrective actions/solutions & ensuring defect free supplies.- Understanding of regulatory frame work. Lead Green and Sustainability Initiatives (Certifications from Green Seal, USA; Design internal standards, ensure Green Assure compliance & monitor, control VOC emission reductions).- Ensuring quality and profitability from outsourced processing units for Purchased products.- Implementing robust processes including SOP’s, Specifications, Quality Control & Assurance protocols, technical reports, invention disclosures & technical transfer documents, Project Management, DFSS/DMADV.

- Leading a team working on Products and Process technology of Green Building Materials producing durable roofing solutions, panels, walling blocks, plywood substitutes, high quality pipes & fittings & industrial insulation. - Responsible for the complete project management. - Liaison with strategic plans of the organization/Balance Score Card and delivery of results.- Responsible for the people management processes, like Performance Planning, Review, Compensation, Career Planning and succession.

- Conceiving new Research Platforms involving new/advanced technologies in Polymer Chemistry.- Represent the organization in national & international scientific forums. - Contribute in image building exercise by publishing technical articles in reputed journals.