Lubrizol, a leading chemicals manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Nitin Mengi as Vice President of Lubrizol Additives in India, the Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), effective from April 2024.

Bringing over two decades of leadership experience in the oil and gas sectors across Asia Pacific, India, the Middle East, and Africa regions, Nitin will take on the responsibility of leading the growth efforts of the company’s Additives’ business. He will closely collaborate with Bhavana Bindra, the recently appointed Managing Director for Lubrizol IMEA.

Before joining Lubrizol, Nitin held key leadership roles at BP, including Executive Director Castrol for Singapore, Director APAC Special Projects, and MD for PT Castrol Indonesia.

Flavio Kliger, SVP, President, Lubrizol Additives, welcomed Nitin to the senior leadership team, stating, “Lubrizol has continued to advance its priorities throughout IMEA, and adding Nitin to our regional leadership team will help accelerate our work. We are committed to growth in IMEA and supporting our customers with sustainable solutions that advance mobility, improve well-being, and enhance modern life.”

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Expressing his enthusiasm, Nitin said, “Lubrizol’s leadership in the industry is something I have known about and respected for some time. I’m delighted to now be part of the truly impressive plans for Lubrizol’s future.”