Akash Saraf currently serves as the Technical Director at Nippon Paint Automotive Americas, Inc., since June 2025. Prior to this role, Akash held various positions at Axalta, including Global Technology Manager for Technology Portfolio Management and Technology Leader from April 2016 to March 2025. At Valspar, Akash was Technical Manager for Industrial Coatings and Technical Manager for India, managing multiple R&D teams across various sectors and overseeing technology transfers. Earlier experience includes roles as an R&D Chemist at H.B. Fuller, where product development for new accounts was a key responsibility, and as a Paint Technologist at Asian Paints, focusing on architectural coatings. Akash holds a Master’s degree in Polymers and Coatings from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelor's degree in Paint Technology from North Maharashtra University.
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