Vikrant Ghadage

About Vikrant Ghadage

Senior R&D leader with 15+ years of experience in decorative paints, waterproofing solutions and construction chemicals, specializing in NPD, process optimization and large-scale commercialization within leading coatings organizations such as Asian Paints, AkzoNobel and Shalimar Paints. Proven track record in developing high-performance architectural coatings and elastomeric waterproofing systems with long-term warranties, driving cost optimization projects worth hundreds of crores annually, and significantly reducing customer complaints through data-driven process improvements.​Experienced in leading cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, quality and marketing to deliver scalable, innovative formulations, while leveraging modern dispersion technologies for performance and cost advantage. Academically backed by B.Tech in Surface Coating Technology from ICT Mumbai (UDCT) and an MBA in Marketing from JBIMS, with multiple recognitions for innovation, technical excellence and contribution to business growthFueled by a commitment to high-performance materials that solve real-world challenges in construction and protection, while mentoring teams to foster innovation. Eager to connect on coatings R&D, product development, or industry collaborations—let\'s innovate together

Experience

1. Senior Manager- R & d

   Shalimar Paints

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Decorative Paints development - Exterior PUD emulsion paints with 12 years of warranty, Bottom of Pyramid Interior exterior emulsion paints, Floor Coatings, 16 Years of warranty exterior paints based on hybrid chemistry Waterproofing products developed including Elastormeric roof coatings with 5, 10 & 12 and 16 years of waterproofing warranty based on Styrene acrylic, Acrylic & PUD hybrid backbone, waterproofing cement putty, 2 K cementations coating, 1K cementitious coating, Single component elastomeric Acrylic coating for 90 % moisture content, Interior waterproofing. Process improvement - Lead cross-functional teams- R&D, manufacturing and Quality control, Product management group to implement standardization and recalibration of paints for process improvement which has resulted into 0.5 % increase in % yield and 40% reduction in retail complaints. Project Sales- High Solid Anticarbonation paints developed as per MoRTH (Ministry of Roads Transport and Highways specification) Development of Road marking paints as per IS 164 standard Grade I & Garde II

Education

• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)

  Master's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2014 — 2017

• Institute Of Chemical Technology

  B Tech, Surface coating

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Automotive
• Polymer Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Coatings
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Paint
• Adhesives
• Manufacturing
• Polymers
• Resin