Saju Joseph is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the coatings and chemical industries, currently serving as GM Asia Pacific - Life Sciences and Managing Director India at Ashland since January 2024. Prior to this role, Saju spent over a decade at Dow, holding various leadership positions including Sales Director for the IMEAT region and General Manager for Dow Polisan JV, where responsibilities included managing significant revenues and leading sales, marketing, and technical teams. Saju's career also includes a tenure at DuPont, where key roles such as Marketing Manager for India in the Performance Coatings division involved driving profitable growth and developing strategic partnerships. Early career experiences include significant sales management roles at Asian Paints, where Saju was successful in achieving revenue and margin targets across diverse markets. Saju Joseph holds a degree in Masters of Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University and an EPBM in Marketing Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.