NEW DELHI, January 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
Ram Mudholkar Named as the New President, South Asia
DuPont recently announced a change to its top leadership position in South Asia as the company continues to drive growth in this region.
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Ramkrishna (Ram) Mudholkar has been appointed President for DuPont South Asia, in addition to his current role of Regional Business Director, DuPont Crop Protection, the company's largest business unit in India. Balvinder Singh Kalsi, DuPont South Asia's current President, will retire after more than 24 years of distinguished service to the organization. Under his leadership, DuPont India has emerged as one of the fastest growing strategic markets for DuPont, globally. The company's operations in India witnessed rapid growth with the setting up of the DuPont Knowledge Center and the DuPont Services Center at Hyderabad in 2008 coupled with expansion of its direct presence into the newer markets of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
"Ram has strong business and management expertise, supported by a deep understanding of science and technology. As an integral member of our regional leadership team, I look forward to his contributions to drive customer engagement and further strengthen our contribution to India's economic and social development," said Tony Su, President, DuPont Asia Pacific. "Balvinder has been an exemplary leader providing strong leadership in driving the company's growth in the region. We are grateful for his innumerable contributions," added Tony.
Ram has been with DuPont India since 1995, holding various leadership positions and brings in a wealth of experience to this role. He has worked for over 31 years in the agricultural input industry that includes crop protection chemicals and seeds. As a business director, he once led the crop protection business across ASEAN and South Asia as well as managed DuPont's Soy protein business in South Asia for three years. Ram also spent two years during 1998-2000 at the DuPont headquarters in Delaware, US working on international projects. Prior to joining DuPont, he worked for another leading multinational, Hoechst AgrEvo India for 11 years and served in different roles in the agriculture sector.
"I am honoured to take on this exciting role. This comes as a great opportunity for me, to be leading an iconic science and innovation company in one of the most dynamic markets in the world. I look forward to steering the company into its next era of growth," said Ram.
In India, DuPont spans offerings across the sectors of agriculture, food, auto, energy and protection (including defense). The company has a significant footprint in India with the DuPont Knowledge Center (DKC), the Multi-crop Research Center and the DuPont Services Center in Hyderabad as well as manufacturing centers across four locations at Savli in Gujarat, Sohna in Haryana, Medchal in Telangana and Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit: http://www.dupont.com
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