THE WOODLANDS, Texas, United States, March 2025 Kraton Corporation, a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Prakash Kolluri as President of the Polymer Business. Kolluri’s leadership will focus on driving Kraton’s continued growth, innovation, and expansion into high-value markets.
Kolluri brings extensive experience in the polymer industry, with previous leadership roles at Kraton and Cariflex, a Kraton spin-off under DL Chemical. As CEO of Cariflex, he successfully led the company’s global expansion in isoprene rubber latex, enhancing its market leadership in medical and specialty applications.
In his new role as President of Kraton’s Polymer Business, Kolluri will focus on scaling operations, reducing complexity, driving innovation, and expanding the company’s presence in high-growth markets.
“I am honored to return to Kraton and take on this new leadership role,” said Prakash Kolluri, President, Polymer Business, Kraton. “Kraton has a rich legacy of innovation in polymer solutions, and I look forward to working with our talented team to accelerate growth, enhance sustainability, and deliver value to our customers worldwide.”
Marcello Boldrini, CEO Kraton added: “We are thrilled to welcome Prakash back to Kraton. His deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and track record of successful global expansion make him the perfect leader to drive the next phase of growth for our Polymer Business.”
Kolluri’s appointment marks a significant step in Kraton’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in high-performance polymers, expanding into new markets, and driving innovation for sustainable solutions.
Kraton Corporation is a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value performance products derived from renewable resources. Kraton’s polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants, and lubricants, and medical, packaging, automotive, paving and roofing products. As the largest global provider in the pine chemicals industry, the company’s pine-based specialty products are sold into adhesive, road and construction and tire markets, and it produces and sells a broad range of performance chemicals into markets that include fuel additives, oilfield chemicals, coatings, metalworking fluids and lubricants, inks, and mining. Kraton offers its products to a diverse customer base in over 70 countries worldwide.
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