NIPSEA Group I Nippon Paint, a subsidiary of Nippon Paint Holdings of Japan has announced Sharad Malhotra as its new Managing Director of Nippon Paint India. Sharad has been associated with Nippon for over 15 years and has consistently given his meaningful contributions to the company. The appointment highlights the company’s interest in expanding the business across India and strengthening its presence.
Sharad will succeed Jon Tan and report to Wee Siew Kim, the Group CEO and Co-President of the company. Mr. Wee Siew Kim shared on the new appointment, “Sharad has successfully led and charted a strong growth path for our auto refinish business globally, while being based in India. His proven ability to deliver results, deep understanding of our business, and commitment to excellence make him ideally suited to lead our India operations through the next phase of growth.
“It is an immense honour to lead Nippon Paint India at this transformative and pivotal moment. The Indian market presents unique opportunities and challenges, and I look forward to expand possibilities for our business, build on our strengths, and support our customers and partners as we move forward,” – shared Sharad.
His appointment marks a pivotal step in the company’s aim to drive value creation, innovation, and long-term growth across all segments of the paint business in India and beyond.
