New Delhi: Accelerating its ‘India-first’ vision, Nippon Paint India, part of the NIPSEA Group—Asia Pacific’s No. 1 paint and coatings manufacturer—today announced the appointment of Jenender Anand as Vice President of its Automotive Refinish business. In this role, Anand will lead the Nippon Paint India Automotive Refinish (NPIAR) portfolio, including operations across Nippon Paint Nepal and the Nippon Paint IndoKote business, providing overall strategic direction, governance, and leadership oversight.
The appointment comes as Nippon Paint India continues to strengthen its leadership structure in line with its India-focused growth strategy and the unified operating model announced earlier this year. Mr. Anand will report to Mr. Sharad Malhotra, Managing Director, Nippon Paint (India) Group.
Commenting on the appointment, Sharad Malhotra, Managing Director, Nippon Paint (India) Group, said, “Jenender’s appointment strengthens our leadership depth at a critical phase of our India journey. His extensive experience across automotive and industrial ecosystems, combined with his ability to build and integrate high-performing teams, will be valuable as we scale our Indian Automotive Refinish, Nepal and IndoKote businesses under a unified and disciplined operating framework.”
With over 32 years of experience, Mr. Anand is a seasoned business leader with a proven track record across marketing, business development, operations, and stakeholder management in Asia-Pacific and global markets. He brings deep expertise across both B2B and B2C segments, with particular strength in working with leading OEMs across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and two-wheelers.
Speaking on his appointment, Jenender Anand, Vice President, Nippon Paint India Automotive Refinish, said, “I view this as a strong platform to drive meaningful impact by leveraging my experience in OEM engagement and strategic market expansion. With a structured approach, I am confident we can unlock new value through operational excellence and stronger customer alignment. I look forward to contributing to the broader organisational vision and driving sustainable revenue growth.”
Prior to joining Nippon Paint India, Anand served as President of the Automotive and Power Cable Vertical at Svarn Group. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles with marquee organisations including Exxon Mobil Lubricants India, Goodyear India Ltd., MRF Tyres, Shriram Pistons & Rings, and Revolt Motors.
This leadership appointment aligns with Nippon Paint India’s broader strategy of ‘Expanding Possibilities’ and building a strong, India-first organisation. Anchored in manufacturing excellence, governance, and long-term value creation, the move reinforces the spirit of ‘OneNess’—synergising capabilities across the group to deliver superior value to customers and stakeholders.
