Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has appointed Ashish K. Kulkarni to its Board of Directors. Kulkarni is the CEO of Kebotix, a startup that leverages artificial intelligence for new material commercialization. His previous roles include executive vice president and chief innovation officer at GAF, and chief technology and innovation officer at both Avantor and Celanese Corporation. He will serve on Ashland’s Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality, and Compensation Committees starting May 6, 2024. Kulkarni has also held leadership positions at United Technologies Corporation, American Standard, and General Electric.
In anticipation of potential director retirements, Ashland has expanded its Board to 11 members with Kulkarni’s addition.
Kulkarni brings extensive global experience in technology and innovation across diverse industries. He is known for fostering cultures of innovation to accelerate the development of breakthrough products and services that enhance customer loyalty, market share, revenue growth, profitability, and ROI.
“We are excited to welcome Ashish to the Ashland Board,” said Guillermo Novo, chair and CEO of Ashland. “His insights will be invaluable as we advance our strategy for scalable growth.”
For more information, visit investor.ashland.com.
Ashland Inc. is a global company specializing in additives and specialty ingredients with a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. The company serves diverse markets including architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. Ashland’s team of approximately 3,800 professionals, from scientists to engineers, is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more at ashland.com and ashland.com/ESG.
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