Arvind believes that exceptional results are not the product of exceptional people, but rather individuals empowered to achieve extraordinary things. When people align with an organization’s vision and leadership, they can accomplish remarkable feats. Having more than 30 years of experience in leading consumer durables sector and telecommunication businesses which includes renowned global players like Berger, Nerolac, Hutch, and Vodafone, Arvind has gained valuable insights and expertise. Currently Group CEO of Kansai Plascon East Africa today, he has gained an ability to drive growth, solve complex challenges and transform operation through his strategic thinking and consumer-centric innovation in demanding markets.
Established in Osaka, Japan in 1918, Kansai Paint is a pioneer in paint industry with versatile products ranging from decorative, industrial, protective, to vehicle paints has 43 manufacturing plants worldwide and conducts research and development. The acquisition of Plascon in 2012 by Kansai has established the existence of Kansai Plascon since. East African expansion in 2016 has also solidified market growth and quest for innovation for business. Kansai Plascon’s success can be attributed to strategic acquisition, customer insight, and unparalleled leadership, expansion, and operations focus in core markets.
In leadership roles within telecommunications and consumer durable sectors, the SIMPLE framework—Specific, Implementable, Measurable, Profitable, Last Mile Distribution, and Ethics—guides effective leadership. This approach emphasizes clarity in defining objectives, ensuring practical execution, and setting measurable KPIs for performance management. It emphasizes operations profitability through cost minimization and process efficiency, gives top priority to product availability through strategic distribution, and maintains superior ethical standards. By following these requirements, leaders are made the drivers of success and sustainable development. Awarded with excellence, Kansai Plascon was bestowed with the prestigious honor such as the East Africa Building & Construction Award as well as the Consumer Choice Award, testifying to its commitment towards excellence and innovation.
Recognized by The CIO World as One of Africa’s Most Remarkable CEOs to Know in 2024, Arvind’s leadership philosophy, grounded in empowerment, strategic thinking, and a commitment to innovation, has played a crucial role in transforming Kansai Plascon East Africa.
