Kansai Nerolac Paints (KNPL) announced 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.
Pravin Chaudhari will be based at Kansai Nerolac’s headquarters in Mumbai, India.
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 in Japan. His previous experience includes a leadership stint at Pidilite Industries, where he was CEO of Special Projects.
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.”
