Rahul Bhatnagar currently serves as the President at Asian Paints, a position held since January 1998, where responsibilities include developing strategic roadmaps for joint venture partnerships and enhancing customer management, research, and technology. Previously, Rahul held the role of CEO of Asian Paints International Pvt Ltd, overseeing a significant greenfield venture in Indonesia valued at 150 million USD. Rahul's career at Asian Paints also includes pioneering a separate marketing innovations department and managing substantial business operations across various regions in India. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management and a combined MBA and BE from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Career beginnings included a sales executive role at Godrej Consumer Products Ltd.