Mr. K.B.S. Anand, an alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIM Calcutta, is the former CEO of Asian Paints and currently an Independent Director at Tata Chemicals. He joined Asian Paints in 1979, when it was a small company, and retired in 2020 after helping it grow into a ₹ 20,000 crore industry leader. Known for his focus on innovation, branding, and customer service, he played a major role in transforming Asian Paints into one of India’s most trusted and modern consumer brands. He also led several industry-first initiatives, including launching the first company-run painting service.
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Source: IIM Calcutta