Balaji Narasimhan
About Balaji Narasimhan
Balaji Narasimhan serves as the Country Manager for Plastic Additives at Milliken & Company in Mumbai, India, a position he has held since 2012. He has a strong background in the plastics industry, with previous roles at Ciba, BASF India Limited, and Merck India, and holds degrees in Chemistry and Plastics.
Work at Milliken & Company
Balaji Narasimhan has served as the Country Manager for Plastic Additives at Milliken & Company since 2012. His role involves overseeing the operations and strategic direction of the Plastic Additives division within the Indian market. With over a decade of experience in this position, he has developed a deep understanding of the industry and has contributed to the growth of the company in the region.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Narasimhan held several key positions in notable companies. He worked at Ciba as Head of Business Development from 2005 to 2009. Following that, he served as National Sales Manager for Downstream Plastic Additives at BASF India Limited from 2009 to 2012. His career also includes a role as Executive - Technical at Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd. from 1997 to 2002 and as a Product Executive at Merck India from 2002 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Balaji Narasimhan holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University, which he completed from 1991 to 1994. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science and Technology (B.Sc. Tech) in Plastics from the University Department of Chemical Technology from 1994 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in the technology, manufacturing, and development of specialty pigments and additives.
Professional Background
Narasimhan has a professional background as a Polymer Technologist, focusing on sales promotion within the plastics industry. He possesses extensive experience in managing the Polymer Additive business across the Indian sub-continent. His technical knowledge and managerial skills have enabled him to effectively navigate the complexities of the industry.