MUMBAI:  Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Germany and the market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments has appointed Manish Dave as business director of Automotive & Metals for Henkel in India. With a career spanning over twenty years, Manish has in-depth knowledge and expertise in the automotive industry.

As the Business Director for Automotive & Metals in Henkel in India, Manish Dave will be responsible for the Sales and Technical Service. He will be closely working with global teams and Germany to develop and execute various initiatives geared towards sustainable, energy efficient, light weight solutions for the Automotive and Metals market in India.

Jeremy Hunter, President, Henkel Group India, said, “We are pleased to have Manish Dave on board and we are confident that with his experience and technical expertise in the automotive industry, he will create a significant impact within the organization and in the industry.”

Manish recently moved to India after spending twenty three years in the United States of America. He has been a part of Henkel based in Detroit for the last seven years. Before joining Henkel India, Manish has worked with PPG Industries in numerous management roles working on various technology segments.

Manish holds a Master’s Degree in Polymer Chemistry from University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan, USA.