To drive strategic growth and market expansion, Knauf India, one of the leading drywall and ceiling solutions companies, has appointed Vijay Mishra as its new Commercial Director for India operations.
With over 23 years of extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development, he brings with him a wealth of expertise and leadership that will propel the brand into a new era of growth and innovation.
In his new role at the company, he will oversee Knauf India’s strategic commercial initiatives, focus on expanding the company’s footprint in the Indian market and solidify its position as a leader in the building materials industry.
Not only this, his responsibilities at the company will also include driving revenue growth, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing distribution networks while ensuring that Knauf India continues to deliver unparalleled quality and value to its customers.
That said, prior to joining Knauf India, he held key roles at various reputed brands like H & R JOHNSON, RAK Ceramics, Kajaria Ceramics Limited, Saint-Gobain India and Century Plyboards, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership in strategic planning, market expansion, and establishing robust distribution networks.
Known for his out-of-the-box thinking and ability to drive revenue growth, Mishra is known for successfully exploring new markets, introducing innovative product categories, and streamlining business operations to enhance profitability and efficiency.
Expressing his excitement for his new role, Mishra said, “I am thrilled to join Knauf India, a company that embodies excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. My goal is to leverage my experience to build strong partnerships, drive growth, and deliver exceptional value to our customers. I look forward to working with a talented team to further strengthen Knauf’s position in the Indian market and beyond.”
To this, Sumit Bidani, CEO, Knauf India, added, “Vijay’s extensive experience and strategic vision make him the perfect choice to lead our commercial operations. His expertise in business development and market expansion aligns with Knauf’s long-term goals of achieving sustained growth and delivering exceptional solutions to our customers. We are confident that Vijay’s leadership will drive our company to new heights.”
