Siegwerk, global suppliers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels appoints Ramakrishna Karanth as its new CEO of Siegwerk India. This announcement comes soon after Ashish Pradhan was named President Asia, Siegwerk.

On boarding Ramakrishna Karanth, Ashish Pradhan says, “We are confident that Siegwerk India will benefit immensely under the leadership of Ramakrishna. His extensive packaging industry knowledge and experience will help Siegwerk India achieve greater success”.

Ramakrishna bring in more than 30 years of rich experience. He began his career with Short Service Commissioned tenure of six years with the Indian Air Force in Surface to Air Missiles division and a total industrial experience of 28 years. He has held several leadership positions with packaging companies both in and outside India.

Other than handling responsibilities in Maintenance, Projects, Operations, and General Management in Huhtamaki PPL for a period of 15 years, he has also lead P&L responsibility in Rotopack UAE and the India BU of Weener Plastics, Netherlands. His last assignment was with Kimoha Entrepreneurs FZCO as Chief Operating Officer, based out of Dubai, where he was responsible for the profitability of business units in UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Commenting on his new role, Ramakrishna Karanth says, "I am excited to join the Siegwerk India team and look forward to contributing towards the continued success and growth of Siegwerk in India. The Indian Packaging segment is seeing an evolving, great growth story and my efforts will be to work with the Siegwerk team to participate in this growth, with a focused approach on sustainability and environment-friendly solutions."