Ranju Arya

About Ranju Arya

I am an accomplished and results-oriented business leader with a strong track record of driving sustainable growth across diverse industries. I serve as President of Kopcoat Protection Products, a key business within RPM’s Industrial Coatings Group.Before joining RPM, I held multiple leadership roles at PPG Industries, driving business results, innovation, and operational excellence in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. I have consistently delivered impactful results aligned with organizational goals by leveraging data-driven insights and orchestrating cross-functional resources.I am passionate about empowering people and building high-performing teams. My collaborative, people-first approach creates an environment where organizations grow, and engagement fuels success. I take pride in inspiring teams to embrace change, aim higher, and deliver on shared visions.With a bachelor’s in chemical engineering, an MBA, and a Six Sigma Black Belt, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic acumen, and business discipline to every challenge I undertake.

Experience

1. President, Kop-coat

   Rpm International Inc

   Jan 2024 — Present

   The RPM Industrial Coatings Group is home to 11 industry-leading coatings and finishing brands. Our dynamic portfolio includes liquid coatings, powder coatings, touch-up and repair products, sundries, adjuvants, and much more. You’ll find our products around the globe in industries from architecture and automotive to farming, forestry, marine, and more.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  MBA

Skills

• Customer Retention
• Pricing Strategy
• Customer Service
• New Business Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Key Account Management
• Business Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Market Analysis
• Sales
• Automotive
• Polymers
• Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Process Engineering
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Adhesives
• Supply Chain
• Leadership
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Competitive Analysis
• Coatings
• Process Improvement
• Product Development
• Growth Strategies
• Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Paint
• Lean Manufacturing
• Pricing
• Business Planning
• Product Management
• R&D
• Strategy
• Market Development
• Account Management
• Six Sigma