Biography:

Rajesh currently oversees the Advanced Materials Division at the Aditya Birla Group. He blends deep technical expertise with business acumen honed at BASF, DyStar and Pidilite. He has held senior roles at BASF across Asia Pacific culminating in leading Performance Chemicals for BASF in Bangladesh. He also served as MD & President South Asia at DyStar and Chief Business Officer at Pidilite. With specific interest in sustainability and skill development, he has played a pivotal role in formation of the Advanced Academy for Development of Textile Technologists and the Consortium for Green Fashion as collaborative industry initiatives. He has actively advocated for industry-wide growth as the Vice President Textile Association of India, Governing Council Member of the Furniture & Fittings Skill Council of India and continues to do so as a member of the WBCSD's Circular Products & Materials Pathway Board.

About Aditya Birla Group:

The Aditya Birla Group is a US$66 billion global conglomerate with operations in over 41 countries and a workforce of more than 227,500 employees. The Group is recognized for its leadership across diverse sectors, including metals (Hindalco, Novelis), cement (UltraTech), chemicals, fashion and retail (ABFRL), financial services (ABCL), textiles, renewables, and more. Aditya Birla Advanced Materials established in 1992 is the Specialty Chemicals business of the group serving global customers for over three decades. It is among the world’s top five specialty epoxy manufacturers, with operations in Thailand, India, Germany and the USA. The company exports to more than 90 countries, catering to a wide range of industries including construction, coatings, composites, wind energy, and electrical. A pioneer in sustainable epoxy solutions, Aditya Birla Advanced Materials leads the industry in developing and commercializing recyclable epoxy through its patented Recyclamine® technology.