Pradeep Kumar

Pradeep Kumar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the field of emulsions and coatings. Currently serving as a Senior Account Manager at Arkema since January 2013, Pradeep has previously held the position of Market Research Manager and Product Manager - Emulsions at Arkema Coating Resins from July 2011 to December 2012. Prior to that, a lengthy tenure at Cook Composites and Polymers from June 1996 to June 2011 included roles such as Product Manager - Emulsions, Assistant Technical Director for the Coatings Resins Division, Technical Director of the Emulsions Group, Technical Manager of the Graphic Arts Lab, and Emulsions Synthesis Chemist. Pradeep began the career at RPM International Inc. - Zinsser & Co as an Emulsions Synthesis Chemist from September 1992 to May 1996. Academically, Pradeep holds a Master’s degree in Polymer Technology from Eastern Michigan University, a certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Johnson County Community College, a Post Graduate Diploma in Plastics Processing Technology from the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Madras.