Mumbai: Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd (KNPL) has appointed Anuj Jain as the Managing Director effective from 1 April 2022. Jain succeeds KNPL vice-chairman and managing director HM Bharuka, who spearheaded the organisation for 21 years.

"In his new role, Jain will be responsible for steering the next phase of the company’s growth and bolstering the brand’s presence in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh," said the company in a statement.

Having started his journey at KNPL in 1990 as management trainee, Jain has been serving the company for over 30 years in various capacities. At KNPL, he played a pivotal role in driving growth organically and inorganically along with business excellence. He also worked with the decorative sales function covering various markets in the North and South regions of India.

Being recognised for his noteworthy contribution and expertise in marketing, Jain rose the ranks to take over as vice-president, decorative marketing and sales in 2003. Subsequently, he was promoted to director, decorative for Kansai Nerolac Paints in 2010. He has been serving as executive director in charge of sales and marketing, manufacturing, technical and human resources functions since 2018.  

On being promoted as MD, Jain expressed his gratitude to the board and Kansai Paints Japan for entrusting him with the new responsibility. "The focus on innovations to grow our business is in sync with our plans to establish Nerolac as a ‘Paint+’ brand. Backed by our principal Kansai Paints Japan and the technological prowess we have built in India, we will continue to provide superior, sustainable solutions to our customers," Jain further added.