Reaj Shajib

Reaj Shajib has extensive work experience, starting with their role as the Head of Operations APAC, Catalysts at Clariant, which they have held since November 2022. In this position, they are responsible for managing and administering operations across key production sites in China, Japan, and Indonesia. Reaj oversees various functions such as production, quality, investments, and material sourcing.

Prior to this, they served as the Head of Global Operations & Site Development, BU Catalysts at Clariant from August 2016 to November 2022. In this role, they led high-performing teams across 17 sites in Europe, the USA, and Asia. Reaj was responsible for CAPEX management, automation and digitalization, and operations performance management.

Before joining Clariant, Reaj Shajib worked at INEOS O&P Europe North from November 2014 to July 2016 as a Business & Site Development Assistant Manager. Their responsibilities included strategic planning, business development projects, site development, and commercial management.

Reaj also gained experience at TU Dortmund University as a Research Assistant from April 2005 to July 2006, and at AHMED Computers as the proprietor from December 1998 to September 2004.

Reaj Shajib's education history includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management and another MBA degree from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. In addition, they were an MBA exchange student at HKUST Business School and Schulich School of Business - York University. Prior to their MBA studies, they obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Chemical Engineering from TU Dortmund University. Reaj completed their undergraduate studies at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Reaj Shajib has also obtained various certifications, including "Executing Strategy for Results" from London Business School, "Voice of Influence" from RADA Business, and "Leadership Blind Spots" and "Managing High Potentials" from LinkedIn.