Sami T.K.Palanisami
About Sami T.K.Palanisami
Sami T.K. Palanisami serves as the Global Marketing & Sales Manager at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in various roles within the company and holds advanced degrees in Polymer Technology and International Business Management.
Work at Milliken & Company
Sami T.K. Palanisami has held multiple positions at Milliken & Company since joining in 2009. Currently, he serves as the Global Marketing & Sales Manager, a role he has occupied since 2020 in the Ghent Metropolitan Area. Prior to this, he worked as the Global Strategy Development Manager for 11 months in 2019. His extensive experience at Milliken also includes roles such as Market Manager for Plastic Additives EMEA, Commercial Manager EMEA, Marketing & Sales Manager EMEA, Key Account Manager, and Technical Service & Development Manager. He manages the global profit and loss for the Plastic Colorants business and is a member of both the PA global business leadership team and the EMEA leadership team.
Education and Expertise
Sami T.K. Palanisami has a strong educational background in Polymer Technology and Business Management. He earned a Master of Science in Polymer Technology from Aalen University of Applied Sciences, studying from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he completed an MBA in International Business Management at Vlerick Business School between 2007 and 2009. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Polymer Technology from the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, obtained in 1997, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, completed in 1996.
Professional Background
Before joining Milliken & Company, Sami T.K. Palanisami worked at SRF Limited as a Technical Sales Officer from 1997 to 2001 in Coimbatore, India. He also gained experience at Ticona GmbH as a Market Development professional from 2002 to 2003 in Frankfurt, Germany. His career at Milliken began in 2009 and has included various managerial roles, showcasing his expertise in marketing, sales, and technical development within the plastics industry.
Leadership Roles
Sami T.K. Palanisami is actively involved in leadership at Milliken & Company. He is a member of the PA global business leadership team and the EMEA leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making and business development initiatives. His leadership roles reflect his extensive experience and knowledge in managing global marketing and sales operations, particularly in the plastic colorants sector.