Jagdish Acharya
Advisory Board member
Jagdish worked at Asian Paints for 37 years and retired as the Chief Executive Officer of PPG Asian Paints, a joint venture between PPG Industries and Asian Paints. During his tenure with Asian Paints, he served as the Regional Vice President for Asian Paints International, overseeing operations in Australia, China, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and the South Pacific. After retiring, Jagdish became an Advisor to Asian Paints, where he managed their CSR initiatives. He is currently the CEO of the Paints and Coatings Skill Council, an awarding body recognized by the National Council of Vocational Education and Training. Jagdish is a dedicated educationist and is associated with three educational institutions. He also serves on the boards of several companies. Jagdish is the recipient of the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' from the Indian Paint Association and is an Udyog Ratna Awardee.
