Immanuel Dayal Walker
Regional Business Head – South Asia at Celanese | 34+ Years in Specialty Filaments, Manufacturing, Quality Systems, Technical, Plant Commissioning, Market Development & Business Management
- Role
- Region Business Head - South Asia at Celanese
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Immanuel Dayal Walker
With over 34 years of industrial experience in manufacturing, specialty filaments, quality systems, plant commissioning, marketing, sales, and business leadership, I currently serve as Regional Business Head – South Asia at Celanese, managing a high-margin specialty products portfolio worth $ 18 million. I lead business growth, key account engagement with global brands such as Colgate, Unilever, P&G, and GSK, and coordinate global manufacturing, sales, supply chain, technical, commercial, and legal teams.My Professional Highlights:Led South Asia Filaments business with $18M P&L, developing paintbrush, abrasive, cosmetic, and toothbrush filament marketsLaunched innovative products such as Dymetrol® elastomeric fabric, “Diamond Abrasive Filaments,” and UV-stabilized toothbrush filaments (patented)Built new markets in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and South Asia, creating significant revenue streams and long-term customer relationshipsDirected ISO 9001/14001 certification, total quality management, Six Sigma process improvements, and plant commissioning projects across multiple locationsTrained global teams, skilled workers, and customers, fostering technical excellence and operational efficiencyRecipient of DuPont CEO Sales Excellence Award, Global Marketing Excellence (DMX) Award, and multiple Asia Pacific Business Team Awards for market growth and product launches.My Key Skills: Regional Business Leadership | P&L Management | Specialty Filaments | Technical Sales | Product Commercialization | Market Development | Key Account Management | Plant Operations & Quality | Total Quality Management | ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 | Six Sigma Green Belt | Process Optimization | Customer Engagement | Workforce Leadership | Revenue Growth]I am passionate about building high-performing teams, developing innovative solutions, and driving sustainable business growth.Let’s connect! I welcome opportunities to exchange insights, discuss specialty filament markets, manufacturing excellence, or leadership in industrial growth.
Experience
Region Business Head - South Asia
Nov 2022 — Present · Chennai, IN
As Regional Business Head, I lead the South Asia business operations for Celanese with full P&L accountability for a high-margin specialty products portfolio worth $18M. I drive sustainable growth through strategic market expansion, deep customer engagement, and operational excellence across global manufacturing and commercial teams.Delivered consistent double-digit revenue growth, outperforming annual sales and profitability targetsBuilt strategic partnerships with global key accounts, including Colgate, Unilever, P&G, and GSK, resulting in repeat business and expanded product linesEnhanced regional supply efficiency by optimizing coordination between global plants, sales, and logistics teamsElevated customer satisfaction through customized technical and commercial solutions, boosting long-term loyaltyEnsured strong compliance and commercial integrity by aligning with legal and corporate governance standards across regions
Education
Madurai Kamaraj University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing Management
1997 — 2000
Anna University Chennai
Engineer’s Degree, B.Tech, Textile Technology
Thiagarajar Polytechnic College
Associate’s Degree, Man Made Fibers & Textiles, Spinning, Weaving and Processing
1986 — 1989
The Tamilnadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University
Master of Corporate Law, International Trade Law and Arbitration
2016 — 2018
Anna University Chennai
Doctor's Degree, Digital Marketing
University of Madras
Master of Science - MS, Medical Sociology
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Ststistics and General Management
1994 — 1997
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar
Associate’s Degree, Production Management
1992 — 1993
Purdue University
Postgraduate Degree, Digital Marketing
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar
Associate’s Degree, Industrial Safety
1993 — 1994
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Master’s Degree, Company Law & Tax Laws
2012 — 2016
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