Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, September 2025 — Desh Deepak Misra has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer at UFlex Chemicals, marking a new chapter in his distinguished career spanning leading organizations such as Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd., Shalina Healthcare, Phillips Carbon Black Limited (PCBL), Raymond Limited, AkzoNobel (erstwhile ICI India Ltd.), Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), and Reliance Industries Limited. In his new role, he leads a forward-looking organization focused on innovation, manufacturing, and sustainability—developing advanced inks, adhesives, and coatings that support the packaging industry’s transition toward responsible and future-ready solutions. His expertise in manufacturing, supply chain, and operational excellence continues to strengthen UFlex Chemicals’ position as a trusted global partner in chemical solutions.
Over the past several years at Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd., Desh Deepak served as President – Carbon Black Business and earlier as Chief Operating Officer, driving growth, operational efficiency, and business transformation across multiple verticals. His leadership helped scale operations, strengthen capabilities, and build a unified global supply chain structure supporting long-term sustainability and business resilience.
Prior to this, he played a pivotal role as Chief Technology Officer at Shalina Healthcare, where he led India and China operations, oversaw global supply chain strategies, and held full P&L responsibility for the India business. His contributions significantly enhanced operational integration, manufacturing agility, and organizational performance in highly regulated and competitive markets.
In earlier leadership roles, he served as Chief Manufacturing Officer at Phillips Carbon Black Limited, Operations Director at Raymond Limited, and Manufacturing Operations Head at AkzoNobel India, where he led multi-plant operations, optimized supply chains, and championed technology-led transformation. His career also includes impactful stints at Hindustan Unilever Limited, where he managed chemicals manufacturing across multiple units, and Reliance Industries Limited, where he worked extensively on the Jamnagar Refinery Project.
With a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Desh Deepak brings decades of domain expertise, people-focused leadership, and an unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability. His appointment underscores UFlex Chemicals’ vision of advancing material science excellence and delivering high-performance solutions for global packaging ecosystems.
About UFlex Chemicals
UFlex Chemicals, a business division of UFlex Limited, is a global leader in high-performance inks, adhesives, and coatings designed for flexible packaging and industrial applications. With a deep focus on sustainability, innovation, and advanced manufacturing, the company helps brands worldwide transition toward responsible and efficient packaging solutions. UFlex operates state-of-the-art facilities across India and multiple global locations, serving customers in more than 140 countries.
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