India, 22nd January 2025: Knauf, World’s No. 1 company in Drywall & Ceiling Solutions, has appointed Mr. Vijay Mishra as its Commercial Director for India operations. With over 23 years of extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development, Mr. Mishra brings a wealth of expertise and leadership that will propel Knauf India into a new era of growth and innovation.
Prior to joining Knauf India, Mr. Mishra held key roles at various reputed brands, like, H & R JOHNSON, RAK Ceramics, Kajaria Ceramics Limited, Saint – Gobain India Pvt Ltd and Century Plyboards, where he demonstrated exceptional leadership in strategic planning, market expansion, and establishing robust distribution networks. Known for his out-of-the-box thinking and ability to drive revenue growth, Mr. Mishra has successfully explored new markets, introduced innovative product categories, and streamlined business operations to enhance profitability and efficiency.
In his new role as Commercial Director, Mr. Mishra will oversee Knauf India’s strategic commercial initiatives, focusing on expanding the company’s footprint in the Indian market and solidifying its position as a leader in the building materials industry. His responsibilities will include driving revenue growth, strengthening client relationships, and enhancing distribution networks while ensuring that Knauf India continues to deliver unparalleled quality and value to its customers.
Expressing his excitement for his new role, Mr. Vijay Mishra said, “I am thrilled to join Knauf India, a company that embodies excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. My goal is to leverage my experience to build strong partnerships, drive growth, and deliver exceptional value to our customers. I look forward to working with a talented team to further strengthen Knauf’s position in the Indian market and beyond.”
Mr Sumit Bidani, CEO of Knauf India, shared his confidence in Mr. Mishra’s appointment, stating, “Vijay’s extensive experience and strategic vision make him the perfect choice to lead our commercial operations. His expertise in business development and market expansion aligns with Knauf’s long-term goals of achieving sustained growth and delivering exceptional solutions to our customers. We are confident that Vijay’s leadership will drive our company to new heights.”
Under Mr. Mishra’s guidance, Knauf India is committed to exploring new opportunities, introducing innovative products, and enhancing its operational efficiency to meet the evolving demands of the construction industry. This appointment is a significant milestone in Knauf India’s journey to becoming a market leader, underscoring the company’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
With Mr. Mishra at the helm, Knauf India is poised to achieve greater market penetration, expand its reach, and deliver on its promise of providing world-class building solutions tailored to the unique needs of the Indian market.
About Knauf
Knauf is World’s No. 1 company in Drywall & Ceiling Solutions, which was founded in 1932 by Dr Alfons and Karl Knauf to introduce gypsum-based building materials, so people could build faster, better and cheaper. The company is headquartered in Iphofen, Bavaria, Germany with 300 plants spread across 90 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, USA, Latin America and the Indian sub-continent with a workforce of more than 45,000. Through their people and state-of-the-art plants, Knauf produces high-performing solutions ranging from drywall systems, plasters and insulating materials all the way to external thermal insulation composite systems. And as a company committed to sustainable building, the team ensures every product that comes out of the line is rigorously tested, certified, approved and socio-environmentally responsible.
For more information, please visit Knauf’s website.
