Chaitan Kansal

Chaitan Kansal has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Chaitan started their career in 1999 as an Engineering Team Lead and Senior Software Design Engineer at MicroStrategy. Chaitan developed expertise in coding algorithms and was responsible for managing the front-end engineering group.

In 2006, Chaitan joined A.T Kearney as a Manager, where they worked for seven years. Chaitan then moved on to Ashland as the Director of Strategy, where they worked on strategy development and implementation.

In 2014, Chaitan joined Eastman Chemical Company as the Director of Corporate Strategy. Chaitan led various growth and turnaround projects for the executive team, focusing on different business units within the company.

Chaitan continued their journey at Eastman Chemical Company with roles such as Global Business Director for Adhesive Resins and Global General Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for P&L activities, market growth, and strategic direction in various industries and regions.

Most recently, Chaitan joined Albemarle Corporation as the Chief Marketing Officer for Lithium in 2021. In this role, they oversee marketing activities and strategy for the lithium business.

Throughout their career, Chaitan has demonstrated expertise in strategy development, business management, and leadership. Chaitan has a track record of driving growth and profitability in diverse industries.

Chaitan Kansal obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology in 1998. Later, they pursued an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business from 2004 to 2006.