Payal D Kak

Payal D Kak is a Business Development and Marketing Director at Chemetall India, a BASF Group Company, with over 18 years of experience in leading multicultural and multifunctional teams across industries such as automotive, aerospace, and specialty chemicals. Previously, Payal held various roles including Manager of R&D and Product Stewardship at Tianhe Chemicals and Chemizol Additives Pvt Ltd, where they were responsible for developing lubricant additives and ensuring global chemical compliance. Payal also served as Head of Technology at Chemetall India, focusing on sustainable surface treatment solutions, and has contributed to innovation at SKF Group as Head of Research & Technology Development for India and Southeast Asia. Their academic credentials include an Executive MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune.