Cherian Kenneth Thomas

Cherian Kenneth Thomas has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Cherian Kenneth is currently serving as the Joint President - New Ventures at UFLEX Limited since July 2023. Prior to this, from December 2019 to May 2023, they held the position of President & CEO at Welspun India- Advanced Textiles.

Cherian also worked as a Mentor & Strategic Adviser at Riverbridge Ventures Innovations Platform from April 2017 to April 2023. Additionally, they served as the Director Commercial - Asia and Managing Director - India at Frigoglass from February 2018 to December 2019.

In 2017, Cherian had a brief tenure as the CEO of Uma Group. Before that, they worked as the Director-Food & Personal Care at Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific from July 2015 to November 2016.

From June 2007 to December 2015, Cherian held the role of CEO & Whole Time Director at EPL Limited. Cherian Kenneth'sprevious roles at EPL Limited include Vice President - Africa, Middle East, South Asia from January 2005 to May 2007, and Head Sales (India+Nepal) from December 2002 to December 2004.

Before joining EPL Limited, Cherian worked at ITW, where they served as the Head Key Accounts, IPS from July 1995 to November 2002, and as a Branch Manager from July 1995 to March 1997. Cherian started their career in 1994 with a summer internship at Eicher Tractors.

Cherian Kenneth Thomas has a diverse education history. Cherian Kenneth obtained a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Calicut from 1988 to 1992. Prior to that, they completed their Intermediate Science degree, specializing in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, from St. Xavier's College from 1985 to 1987. Cherian Kenneth obtained their ICSE (High School) degree from St. Xavier's School in Ranchi from 1976 to 1985. Later on, they pursued an MBA degree in Marketing from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, they completed a Certificate Program in Tools for Growing Business from the Indian School of Business in 2010. Cherian Kenneth also holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Calicut, although the specific dates of this degree are not provided.