Kiran Bhat Kashi

Kiran Bhat Kashi serves as the Associate R&D Director for Polymers and Associate Director for Global Innovation Scouting at Sherwin-Williams, with responsibilities that include managing a high-performance team to drive product innovation for various consumer brands. Kiran has successfully guided innovation platforms, partnering with key stakeholders to address raw material shortages and deliver significant cost savings. Previously, Kiran held multiple roles at Sherwin-Williams, including R&D Manager and Sr. R&D Group Leader, where collaboration with internal teams resulted in commercialized technologies and improved project outcomes. Kiran's career also includes development roles at Hentzen Coatings and academic research at North Dakota State University, culminating in a Ph.D. in Coatings & Polymeric Materials.