New head of research at Huntsman Textile Effects

14/08/2018
Huntsman Textile Effects has appointed Rajiv Banavali as its new global vice-president of research and technology. He took up the role on August 10.

He joins from Honeywell International where he held several research and development leadership roles including as chief technology officer of its advanced materials division.

In all, Dr Banavali has more than 20 years’ experience in the development and execution of research and development strategies and the advancement of innovation platforms.

“As the global textiles industry transitions to new business models in an increasingly competitive and tightly regulated environment, it is now more important than ever that Huntsman Textile Effects remains innovative, flexible and close to our customers,” said Rohit Aggarwal, the president of Huntsman Textile Effects, on announcing the appointment.