Hubergroup has appointed Suresh Kalra as Managing Director and Head of RBU (Regional Business Unit) Asia effective January 1, 2022.

Kalra joined the company as Executive Director in September 2021 and has been inducted into the Board of Directors. He has 23 years of experience in chemicals and specialities and an impressive history of driving business growth across various regions globally.

He has had a successful stint with Total, Chevron, Pidilite, Valvoline and WR Grace. His earlier role before joining Hubergroup was Managing Director and Vice President SI group – India, where he also served on the board of Korea and Singapore.

Heiner Klokkers, Chairman of the Management Board said, “Suresh Kalra is an accomplished leader known for his strong personal leadership and track record of driving business growth and corporate transformation. His breadth of experience in leading businesses in diverse and dynamic markets is an ideal fit with hubergroup’s strategic priorities, and we look forward to him leading hubergroup Asia in its next phase of growth.”

“I am very excited to be a part of hubergroup and I am looking forward to accelerating the momentum in our chemicals business while continuing to strengthen our position in print solutions on the Asian markets,” said Kalra.