Niraj A.

Experienced Sales & Business Development Leader in Specialty Chemicals across various end markets and Geographies. Lifesciences, Electronics, Industrial Specialties

India

About

Experienced Sales Professional with a demonstrated history of working in Specialty Chemicals industry. Strong sales professional skilled in Chemical Engineering, Sales, International Business, etc. Business Development Experience in Life Sciences -Electronics, Pharma and Agrochemical segment Globally

Experience

  • Ascensus Specialties (India)
    • Senior Vice President of Global Sales
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Position Reporting to Chief Commercial Officer is responsible for leading the Ascensus Global sales organization across all existing and prospective end markets. Serves as the primary point of contact for sales and marketing matters. Drives new business development efforts by managing new/existing channel partnerships, maintaining and growing existing accounts, and developing market intelligence .

    • Head of Sales EMEA, Asia (ROW)
      May 2020 - May 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, Have the responsibility to Lead Growth for Ascensus Portfolio in Lifesciences Globally. Territorial Responsibilities cover Americas, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan & Singapore. Multiple Products Lines-Alcoholates, Boranes, Lithium Specialties, Borohydrides with applications in Pharma, Agro and Electronics. Growth Strategy in Lifesciences in Asia as core Focus alongwith Double-Digit Increase in YoY Sales Revenue for Ascensus. Expanding the Product Portfolio footprint in specialties areas in India for Catalog Chemicals, Textile, Paper and Ethanol applications

  • Albemarle Corporation (6 yrs 11 mos)
    • Sales Director Asia - Lithium GBU / Director Rockwood Lithium India Pvt Ltd
      Oct 2017 - Apr 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Reporting to VP Global Sales Led the Asia Specialties Lithium Portfolio at Albemarle giving consecutive Double digit Growth YoY in Lifesciences-Pharma, Agro, Specialty Electronics segment. Early Contacts Made with Prospective Battery Manufacturers in India. Was also on the Board as Director for Albemarle's India Legal Entity ensuring compliance related to Indian Laws & regulatory framework. Had Direct Reports in India, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore. Managed Key Customers in Elastomers & Lifesciences as direct responsibility.

    • Regional Business Development Manager Asia, Middle East, India-Synthesis & Polymer Solns-Lithium GBU
      Jun 2013 - Sep 2017 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      Sales & Business Development of Metal Alkyls, Chemical Catalysts range of Albemarle's products for Customers in Asia & MEIN- Middle East & India Region. Market Segments:- Polyolefin Producers, Pharma Customers using Organometallics in Synthesis, Methylamine Producers, etc. Reporting to Global Sales Director. Was part of Divestiture team when Antioxidants business was sold to SI Group in 2014 and as per Advise of US HQ ensured smooth transition of Accounts in India. Was Part of Integration Team when Rockwood Lithium Was acquired in 2015 and worked on synergy areas and key customers. Since 2015 was also given additional responsibility of Lithium Specialties in Asia

  • Account Manager-Organometallics at Chemtura
    May 2012 - May 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

    To develop and maintain sales with Chemtura’s customers in India . Represent company’s services and products in a way to increase market share, brand awareness and customers’ loyalty. Responsible for India Business of USD 11 Million for Chemtura’s Organometallics Division in Polyolefin & Pharma Segment

  • Senior Manager- Asia Sales at Gulbrandsen
    Mar 2008 - Apr 2012 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Responsible for Sales & Business Development of Metal Alkyls, Aluminium Chloride and Organotins in India & Asia Pacific. Metal Alkyls was a new Product Line introduced by Gulbrandsen. Worked in Developing customers in India, Asia and building business for Gulbrandsen in Asia. Ensured Gulbrandsen maintains Number 1 Market Share in India for Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous and Majority Share for Metal Alkyls amongst India Customers. Worked with Technical Team on Approvals at Various Customers in India & Asia for Metal Alkyls visiting manufacturing sites and frequent face-to-face communications with key decision makers.

  • Chemical Sales Specialist at MOHSIN HAIDER DARWISH L.L.C.
    Mar 2007 - Mar 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Sales & Business Development