People | 18 November 2025
Chemspec Chemicals appoints Thamarai Selvan as COO
He is well versed with API and intermediate manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and multi-site operations
He is well versed with API and intermediate manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and multi-site operations
His experience spans leadership roles in India and international markets
He will oversee the R&D CDMO function with a focus on pharma, agrochemicals, and microbial control solutions
He brings a strategic outlook and innovative approach to the company's operations and accelerate growth
Varma has earlier worked with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Asian Paints, and Marico
He succeeds Jon Tan and will report to Wee Siew Kim, CEO of NIPSEA Group
The extension is effective from November 1, 2025, until further orders
Gupta is a certified Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA
Das, currently the Chief Secretary to the Government of Gujarat, brings extensive experience in public administration and corporate governance
Jim Currier to serve as President and CEO and Craig Arnold to serve as Chairman of the Board
He has over three decades with expertise in strategic planning, policy formulation and implementation across various sectors
S. Sankarasubramanian is the Managing Director and CEO of Coromandel International Limited
Koul has 28 years of leadership experience across industries ranging from metals, construction materials, oil and gas and FMCG
With over 30 years of extensive experience, Misra has built a remarkable career in the fields of manufacturing operations and supply chain
Dr. Kurian will be in charge of Petrochemicals, Intermediates, Nutrition & Health and Care Chemicals
Prof. Kapoor is a globally recognised academic leader and researcher known for his pioneering contributions in engineering, higher education management, and institutional transformation.
Cohen-Asher brings more than 15 years of international experience in business development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic project leadership
Mäkipeska joins Kemira from YIT Oyj, where he has served as Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and Deputy to the CEO since 2021
Nilsson holds an MBA in International Finance from the European University Brussels
Saugata Basuray will take charge as Interim CEO of the Company with effect from 1 January 2026
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