Appointment Overview

DCW Limited announced that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Sudarshan Ganapathy as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel, effective 13th August 2026. The elevation from his current role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) is presented as a move to ensure leadership continuity as the company embarks on its next phase of growth.

Background of Sudarshan Ganapathy

Mr. Ganapathy has been associated with DCW since 1990, accumulating more than four decades of experience in the Indian chemical industry. He holds a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Mumbai and an MMS in Marketing from the Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai. Prior to joining DCW, he worked with Hoechst India Limited and Color-Chem Limited. Within DCW, he entered as Regional Sales Manager in the PVC Division and subsequently held leadership responsibilities across strategy, manufacturing, business development, technology, marketing and market expansion, contributing to the company’s evolution toward a diversified, value‑added product portfolio.

Role and Responsibilities as CEO

As CEO, Mr. Ganapathy will oversee the company’s strategy, finance, marketing and operations, with a mandate to drive business performance and long‑term growth. His focus areas include strengthening the Specialty Chemicals business, improving operating efficiency and maintaining financial discipline, thereby building on the stronger financial and manufacturing platform that DCW has established.

Statements from Leadership

  • Bakul Jain, Chairman & Managing Director, DCW Limited: "Sudarshan has been closely involved in DCW's development for more than three decades and understands our businesses, operations, customers and markets in depth. His appointment provides continuity in leadership while bringing our strategic, financial and operating priorities together under one experienced leader."
  • Sudarshan Ganapathy, Chief Executive Officer, DCW Limited: "I am grateful to the promoters and the Board for the trust they have placed in me. Having been part of DCW's journey over the years, I have seen the strength of our businesses, people and capabilities. My focus will be on disciplined execution, strengthening Specialty Chemicals, improving operating efficiency and maintaining financial discipline as we build on the platform created for DCW's next phase of growth."

About DCW Limited

DCW Limited, founded in 1939, operates two major manufacturing facilities located in Dhrangadhra, Gujarat, and Sahupuram, Tamil Nadu. The company’s portfolio is segmented into Basic Chemicals—comprising Soda Ash, Caustic Soda and PVC—and Specialty Chemicals—including Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride (CPVC) and Synthetic Iron Oxide Pigment (SIOP). DCW serves a diverse global clientele with a strong presence in the United States, Europe, Japan and the Netherlands. The firm leverages integrated operations, research and development capabilities at its Sahupuram site, and strategic investments to drive sustainable growth and strengthen its position in both domestic and international markets.