Ajith Kumar

Ajith Kumar serves as the Chief Operating Officer and President of the New Business Project Team at Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt Ltd since August 2020. With extensive experience at AkzoNobel spanning over a decade, Ajith has held various significant positions including Works Manager for the Thane and Gwalior sites, Country Manufacturing Manager for Paints and Coatings in India, and Head of Operations. Key responsibilities have included overseeing overall operations, managing production, and ensuring compliance with legal standards across multiple manufacturing sites. Ajith's career began at Asian Paints India Ltd, moving through progressively more responsible roles and contributing to innovation, safety standards, and operational efficiency within the coatings industry. Education includes a Master’s degree in Applied Chemistry from Government Engineering College, Jabalpur.