The Lubrizol Corporation, a specialty chemical company, announced the appointment of Bhavana Bindra as Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA), a newly created role that will support the company’s aggressive growth goals and ongoing commitment to the region. With over two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry and working with renowned companies in this space like REHAU and Cummins India, Bindra will apply her leadership and industry expertise to drive Lubrizol’s growth in the region.  

As Lubrizol IMEA Managing Director, Bindra will be responsible for leading the company’s IMEA team to deliver regional growth for Lubrizol and its customers, based on a local-for-local approach. She will work closely with Lubrizol leaders across the company to support localized market opportunities and strengthen relationships with in-region customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. She will also provide oversight of a new Global Capability Center in Pune, India, which will serve as a regional hub that enhances Lubrizol’s capabilities for regional growth. 

This appointment continues Lubrizol’s commitment to the region, including an expressed US$ 150 million investment in India to accelerate growth, most notably a new state-of-the-art CPVC resin plant in Vilayat, India, which will be the world’s largest CPVC resin plant when operational in 2025. 

Stating that Lubrizol has a long history of success across India, Middle East, and Africa, JT Jones, SVP, High Growth Regions, Lubrizol, added, “We look forward to further growing and strengthening our support for our customers and partners in these regions. We have incredible talent across the region and look forward to expanding our team and our footprint across the region.”

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