Dr. Chandresh Agrawal

CEO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates32 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 29+ years of global leadership experience
  • Expert in P&L ownership and operational excellence
  • Proven success in executing $100M+ projects
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the Performance Minerals and Ceramics industries with a focus on operational excellence and market expansion.

Contact

chandreshagarwal@hotmail.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Sales Growth & International Market ExpansionGreenfield Projects & TurnaroundsMulti-plant Operations & Production ExcellenceProduct Launches & Innovation

Other Skills

Brand DevelopmentSales and MarketingProblem SolvingProduct ManagementProject ManagementResearch and Development (R&D)Team LeadershipTurnaround SpecialistBusiness StrategyCross Functional Team BuildingStrategic LeadershipStrategic Human Resources LeadershipNew Business DevelopmentMarket ResearchMarketing Management

About

Dynamic and results-driven CEO with 29+ years of global leadership in Performance Minerals, Mining, Ceramics, and Specialty Materials across Asia, Middle East, and Africa. Expert in P&L ownership, multi-plant operations, production excellence, and international sales growth, with a strong record of turnarounds, greenfield projects, and M&A integrations. Proven success in aligning operations, production, and commercial strategy to deliver sustainable profitability and market leadership. Recognized for scaling businesses into new geographies, executing $100M+ projects, and building resilient cross-cultural teams. Core CEO Value Proposition: Driving growth, operational excellence, and global expansion by transforming minerals into performance-driven solutions. ________________________________________ CORE COMPETENCIES • Global P&L & Board Leadership • Multi-Plant Operations & Production Excellence • Sales Growth & International Market Expansion • Greenfield Projects & Turnarounds • Mergers, Acquisitions & Integration • Mining & Mineral Processing • Product Launches & Innovation • Strategic Partnerships & JVs • EHS, CSR & Sustainability

Experience

32 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 5 mos
Current Experience

Mactus mineral llp

CEO (Global Operations)

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · United Arab Emirates

  • Mactus Mineral LLP , delivers world -class industrial minerals specially sodium & potassium feldspars that power ceramic industries globally. With cutting -edge WET GRINDING technology, in-house R&D and sustainable practices, Mactus is redefining global standards in quality, precision, and customer satisfaction. Trusted by industries across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Mactus remains committed to setting benchmarks for innovation and sustainability.

Cerafrik

Managing Director

Aug 2022 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • CERAFRIK is the holding company created with a purpose of setting up integrated ceramic's facility.
  • Currently advising CERAFRIK & leading the greenfield project in West Africa for supply, production & distribution of ceramic tiles in the region.
Brand DevelopmentSales and MarketingProblem SolvingProduct ManagementSales Growth & International Market ExpansionGreenfield Projects & Turnarounds

Imerys

2 roles

Managing Director, Middle East & Africa

Sep 2017 – Aug 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Responsible for Business P&L, Commercial, Operational Excellence & People Management. Leading portfolio of performance mineral solutions for technical Ceramics in Middle East & Africa (MEA) region.
Brand DevelopmentSales and MarketingProblem SolvingProduct ManagementSales Growth & International Market ExpansionMulti-Plant Operations & Production Excellence

Managing Director, South West Asia

Jul 2012 – Aug 2017 · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Business Head for India & South West Asia. Led overall P&L, Business Expansion, Commercial, People Management & New product development for Ceramics business division
Brand DevelopmentSales and MarketingProblem SolvingProduct ManagementSales Growth & International Market ExpansionMulti-Plant Operations & Production Excellence

H & r johnson (india) - a division of prism cement limited

Senior General Manager, IPNR Division

Jul 2007 – Jul 2012 · 5 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

  • Head of Marketing, Business Development for New & Emerging Products, New Product Launch & Branding
Brand DevelopmentSales and MarketingProblem SolvingProduct ManagementSales Growth & International Market ExpansionProduct Launches & Innovation

Anantraj limited

Head Of Marketing

Feb 2006 – Jul 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Managed Sales & Marketing, Imports & Product Development
Brand DevelopmentSales and MarketingProblem SolvingProduct ManagementSales Growth & International Market ExpansionProduct Launches & Innovation

Frog colorificio ceramic – italy

Marketing Manager, Asia

Aug 2004 – Feb 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Responsible for Business development, Product launches & Branding
Sales and MarketingProblem SolvingSales Growth & International Market Expansion

Orient ceramics & industries

General Manager - Marketing & Business Development

Jul 2003 – Aug 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India

  • Responsible for Business Development, New Product Launch, Imports, R&D and Product Development

Sun earth ceramic limited

General Manager - Marketing

Apr 2000 – Jul 2003 · 3 yrs 3 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Responsible for Business Development and Marketing for North/East India

Heraeus

Marketing Manager

Jul 1993 – Apr 2000 · 6 yrs 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • Responsible for business development for different divisions of W C Heraeus, GMBH in India.

Education

Indian School of Business

Leadership Skills for Top Management — Organizational Leadership

Feb 2014 – Feb 2014

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — Applied Chemistry

Jan 1987 – Jan 1991

Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University

Master of Science - MS — Analytical Chemistry

Jan 1985 – Jan 1987

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2000 – Jan 2002

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Post Graduate Diploma in International Marketing

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Jan 2003 – Jan 2004

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management

Jan 2002 – Jan 2003