PCBL Chemical Ltd. part of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group has announced the appointment of Nilesh Koul as its new Managing Director, marking a new chapter in the company’s leadership journey.
With over 30 years of experience across metals, oil and gas, construction materials, and FMCG, Koul brings deep industry expertise and a proven track record in driving transformation and operational excellence.
Before joining PCBL Chemical, Koul served as Senior President and CEO – Aluminium Downstream at Hindalco Industries, where he led strategic growth initiatives across India and international markets. His earlier leadership roles at BP, Castrol India, Lafarge Holcim, and General Mills equipped him with diverse exposure across industrial operations, technology, and business strategy.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad and G.B. Pant University, Koul is widely regarded for his focus on innovation, people development, and performance-led growth.
The company stated that under his leadership, PCBL Chemical will continue its journey toward sustainable growth, digital transformation and market expansion, with a sharper focus on operational agility and stakeholder value creation.
Koul succeeds Kaushik Roy, who stepped down as Managing Director due to personal reasons.
With this transition, PCBL Chemical signals a continued commitment to strengthening its leadership and advancing its position as a trusted player in India’s chemical and specialty manufacturing sector.
