Safex Chemicals has appointed Chandrashekhar Shukla as President of Sales and Marketing. Before this, he was associated with Crystal Crop Protection for over eight years.
He joined his previous organisation in October 2015 as Senior Vice President. Later, he was promoted to Head of International Business Development in November 2023 and continued to serve in this role till his move.
Previously, he was the Vice President of Business Development for Dhanuka Agritech from November 2013 to October 2015. In this role, he led the business development team among other responsibilities.
In his stint with DCM Shriram he served in various capacities. He joined the company in March 2006 as Country Head – Thailand. He was then promoted to SBU Head – Agri-Input in August 2007. Later, he served as Joint Vice President – International Business Development from July 2011 to November 2013.
Before this, Shukla was associated with BASF where he joined as Regional Sales Manager from February 2000 to January 2001. Following this, he was elevated to Portfolio Manager in January 2001. Later, he was promoted to National Sales Manager from April 2004 to December 2005.
Prior to this, he served in two roles with Lipsun Uganda. He joined as Deputy General Manager from April 1998 to August 1999. He then served as General Manager from August 1999 to February 2000. In the past, he was also associated with companies like Indian Organic Chemical and Cyanamid.
As per the brand, this appointment underscores Safex Chemicals’ commitment to strengthen its position as a versatile and innovative force in the broader chemical industry, poised to meet the evolving needs of various sectors while maintaining its strong presence in agrochemicals.
On his appointment, Shukla said, “I am honoured to join Safex Chemicals, a company renowned for its commitment to excellence across the chemical industry. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Safex, engaging with our diverse customer base and partners, and driving forward our mission to innovate and provide high-quality chemical solutions for various sectors.”
S.K. Chaudhary, Founder Director, Safex Chemicals Group, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Shukla to the Safex family. His vast experience aligns perfectly with our mission to drive growth and innovation throughout the chemical industry. We are confident that his leadership will significantly contribute to our ongoing success and expansion.”
