Leading Manufacturing Companies – Akzo Nobel India

“Everything we do is driven by an unwavering focus towards our customers, a deeply embedded commitment to sustainability leadership, an insatiable appetite for innovation and a passionate approach towards community wellbeing,” states Krishnaswamy.
At AkzoNobel, the focus has been on long-term objectives through investment in strengthening brands, R&D, distribution expansion and capability building. In the last 3-5 years, close to about 10-12% of their growth has been through new products.
“We have a constant and a robust innovation pipeline,” proclaims Krishnaswamy.
Speaking on his personal learnings as CEO, Krishnaswamy says, “It has been an interesting journey with AkzoNobel so far. The biggest and the key learning is that understanding the consumer and providing them with sustainable solutions is crucial for a successful business. As the leading paints and coatings manufacturer in the world, we at AkzoNobel ensure that we are always one step ahead of our customers’ needs by constantly monitoring emerging social and economic trends around the world. We study trends because we want to be at the cutting edge of what consumers want.”