Insecticides (India) Limited appointed Devendra Kumar Ray as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) following approval by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on November 12, 2025. The decision was made based on the recommendation of the Nomination, Remuneration and Ethics Committee, and the appointment is effective immediately. With this move, the company aims to further strengthen its operational leadership and execution capabilities across manufacturing and business operations.
Seasoned Leader with Over Three Decades of Experience
Ray brings with him more than 35 years of extensive experience in large-scale chemical manufacturing and operations management. Over his career, he has played a pivotal role in process development, technology transfer, and strategic project execution, successfully managing complex manufacturing environments. Importantly, he has led end-to-end plant operations and large capital expenditure projects, while driving business transformation initiatives that delivered measurable improvements in efficiency, safety, sustainability, and Responsible Care practices.
Core Strengths
Ray’s core strengths include operational excellence, process safety management, sustainability leadership, ESG implementation, and people-centric governance. He has consistently promoted a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across organisations. Moreover, he has a proven track record of executing multi-crore projects within stringent timelines and safety standards, while fostering innovation and performance excellence across teams.
Extensive Experience
Before joining Insecticides (India) Limited, Ray held senior leadership roles at several prominent organisations, including PI Industries Ltd., Cheminova India Ltd. (now FMC Ltd.), Neogen Chemicals Ltd., Cohizon Life Sciences Ltd. (earlier Sajjan India Ltd.), Atul Ltd., Searle India, and Hoechst India, a German multinational company. Through these roles, he gained deep exposure to diverse chemical segments and global operational practices, further strengthening his ability to lead complex, multi-site operations.
Strengthening Operational Leadership at Insecticides (India) Limited
As reported by marketscreener.com, with the appointment of Ray as COO, Insecticides (India) Limited reinforces its focus on operational efficiency, safety, sustainability, and long-term value creation. His experience and leadership will drive the company’s growth strategy and strengthen its manufacturing and governance frameworks.
