Aarti Industries, an Indian manufacturer of speciality chemicals, has appointed Suyog Kotecha as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective June 17.

Kotecha who comes with extensive industry experience, most recently, led Strategy and New Business initiatives for the Petrochemicals business at Reliance Industries. Before that, he served as a Partner at McKinsey & Company, leading the Chemicals Practice and advising companies on performance transformation and strategic growth.

Rajendra V. Gogri, Chairman and Managing Director, said, “Suyog’s innate understanding of the chemicals industry, coupled with his extensive experience from the factory floor to the boardroom, make him the ideal leader to take AIL into its next chapter of growth.”

“As I step into the new role, I am eager to move forward and take the company to new heights of success with the support of the talented team here,” said Suyog.