 "3M India appoints Debarati Sen as new managing director")
3M India, the Indian arm of US multinational conglomerate 3M Co., announced the appointment of Debarati Sen as managing director (MD) of 3M India Limited and 3M Lanka Pvt. Ltd. with effect from June 1, 2016.
Debarati Sen takes over from Amit Laroya, who led the company for the past three years and is now moving to 3M Korea.
3M India is a publicly traded company on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange with annual sales of Rs 2,103 crore in FY16.
Debarati Sen joined 3M in 1996 and has been a part of the company for over two decades now. She has worked across various verticals and held key positions including Chief Marketing Officer and Global Business Director at 3M. Currently, she is the acting Director of Corporate Sales Operation at 3M’s corporate headquarters in St. Paul, USA.
3M India is a publicly traded company on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange with annual sales of Rs 2,103 crore in FY16.
Debarati Sen joined 3M in 1996 and has been a part of the company for over two decades now. She has worked across various verticals and held key positions including Chief Marketing Officer and Global Business Director at 3M. Currently, she is the acting Director of Corporate Sales Operation at 3M’s corporate headquarters in St. Paul, USA.
Post her appointment as the MD, her new role will focus on innovation, aligning the organization closely to customer needs in the Indian marketplace. 3M India’s local capabilities in the form of industry leading Customer Innovation Centres, multiple manufacturing plans and top notch talent across functions positions it well for growth.
On the occasion of her appointment, Debarati Sen, said: “Having been part of 3M for more than two decades, I am committed to building further the strong position that 3M has built over the years in India.
The focus will be stronger than ever to provide innovative solutions to the Indian customer and help drive value through local technology and manufacturing. The endeavor is to work closely with the government to help realize ‘Make in India’ project a success.”
Amit Laroya, former, MD, 3M said: "I am glad to handover this position to someone who has a proven track record both in India and the US. 3M India will benefit from her experience and leadership." Laroya will now move on to the role of MD of 3M Korea
On the occasion of her appointment, Debarati Sen, said: “Having been part of 3M for more than two decades, I am committed to building further the strong position that 3M has built over the years in India.
The focus will be stronger than ever to provide innovative solutions to the Indian customer and help drive value through local technology and manufacturing. The endeavor is to work closely with the government to help realize ‘Make in India’ project a success.”
Amit Laroya, former, MD, 3M said: "I am glad to handover this position to someone who has a proven track record both in India and the US. 3M India will benefit from her experience and leadership." Laroya will now move on to the role of MD of 3M Korea
With $30.8 billion in sales and operations in more than 70 countries, 3M sells more than 55,000 products and employs more than 88,000 people worldwide who collaborate actively to design, manufacture and engage in the delivery of innovative products & services.
3M was established in India in 1988 and has completed more than 25 years of operations. 3M leverages its global innovation expertise to develop home-grown solutions that address unique needs of diverse customers in the Indian market.
3M was established in India in 1988 and has completed more than 25 years of operations. 3M leverages its global innovation expertise to develop home-grown solutions that address unique needs of diverse customers in the Indian market.