Ali Shah will play a key role in strengthening Carboline's global position in the paints and coatings industry.
Carboline has named Ali Shah as Vice-President of Global Research, Development, and Innovation.
"Carboline has a strong legacy of leading with technology and innovation. I look forward to channelling our R&D investments to develop market-leading products in passive fire protection and protective coatings,” has stated Ali Shah, Vice-President of Global RD&I at Carboline.
Ali Shah brings more than 22 years of experience in product innovation, having held leadership roles at renowned global chemical companies such as Dow, Eastman, PPG, and Lubrizol. His deep expertise underscores Carboline's continued dedication to providing advanced, market-leading solutions. Ali Shah holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois (USA) at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Michigan (USA) at Ann Arbor.
"Innovation is one of our top strategic priorities to grow the business, and Ali brings a proven track record of leading high-performing teams to successfully deliver groundbreaking products to market. His expertise and visionary leadership will be instrumental to Carboline's future,” has commented Juanjo Ardid President of Carboline.
About Carboline
Carboline is a global manufacturer of high-performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products based in St. Louis, (Missouri, USA). Founded in 1947, Carboline owes its steady growth and high reputation in world markets to its commitment to advancing the science of coatings and solving customers' problems.