Yash Parulekar

Yash Parulekar is an experienced professional currently serving as Associate Director of Sustainability, Stewardship, and Regulatory at MonoSol, a Kuraray Division, since April 2011. Responsibilities include leading global product strategy and managing product stewardship initiatives while engaging with industry associations and regulatory bodies. Prior roles involve strategic marketing and technical marketing, emphasizing biobased solutions and new business development. Yash's previous experience includes serving as Senior Scientist at Appleton and Encapsys, where significant federal-sponsored contracts were managed. Academic credentials include a PhD in Packaging Science from Michigan State University, a Certificate in Business Administration from the University of Illinois Chicago, an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Clemson University, and dual B.E. degrees in Polymer Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University and Maharashtra Institute of Technology.