Dow India Appoints Siddhartha Ghosal as Country President

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) appointed Siddhartha Ghosal as its Country President, effective 1st January 2025. He will be taking over from Chandrakant Nayak who will be retiring by end of this year.

Siddhartha will lead Dow India and India sub-continent into its next chapter of growth and expansion in the material science, with a focus on innovation, customer centricity, sustainability and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture.

As Dow India positions itself for continued growth, Siddhartha’s leadership will emphasize fostering a work environment built on the values of equity and equality. In addition to championing a diverse and inclusive work culture, Siddhartha will spearhead initiatives that enhance customer centricity, drive operational efficiency, and deliver solutions that support sustainability and long-term growth for both the company and its customers.

Siddhartha Ghosal is also the site director for Dow India Technology Centre at Juinagar, Navi Mumbai. With over twenty-four years of industry experience, his seventeen years at Dow span across different geographies, contributing to the success of Dow’s business units and proving his expertise in strategy planning, business development, R&D, and customer management.

As per the press release, he is a core member of the Corporate Social Responsibility committee and plays a key role in mentorship and diversity initiatives within the company.