Industry veteran Rahul Tikoo joins Innovative chemicals company Optime as MD & CEO

Optime, an innovative and differentiated specialty chemicals company, today announced appointment of industry veteran Rahul Tikoo as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Office with immediate effect.

Mr. Tikoo takes over this leadership position after having recently served as the Managing Director for Huntsman’s South Asia Business and as a member of its European Leadership Team, driving sustainable growth across EMEAI markets. He brings over 25 years of exceptional and rich leadership experience, having successfully driven business growth at renowned companies such as Agfa, Akzo Nobel, and BYK.

“Optime is driven by innovation, disruption, and differentiation and these are also my area of deep focus and implementation for past several decades. I am thrilled to contribute and drive significant impact in the dynamic regions of South and Southeast Asian markets which hold immense potential for Optime. And looking forward to collaborating and solidify Optime's market position and create valuable opportunities for our customers and stakeholders,” said Mr. Tikoo.

Throughout his career, Mr. Tikoo has consistently driven accelerated business growth by crafting effective and executable go-to-market strategies, harnessing the power of technology, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within his teams. His outstanding achievements across diverse leadership roles make him a true asset to Optime.

Mr. Tikoo’s proven market expertise, customer-centric approach, and commitment to innovation perfectly aligns with our core mission: to drive differentiation and propel growth in our chosen markets.

An engineer from University of Pune, Mr. Tikoo holds a master’s degree in business management from JBIMS, Mumbai.

At Optime, we are not just a specialty chemical company; we are a dedicated partner, accelerating innovation and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Our disruptive technical solutions approach sets us apart. We offer an agile and inventive approach to crafting customized solutions enables us to optimize product performance and meet the unique needs of each customer.

We don't just deliver chemicals; we deliver differentiation, innovation, and a competitive edge that propels our partners ahead. We serve diverse consumer-driven markets, including Food, Flavors and Fragrance, Personal Care, Home Care, Paints, Adhesives, Packaging, Green Energy, Automotive, Construction, and Crop Science.

Source : Press Release