He has replaced Manish Dave who has now moved to Henkel, North America, a company statement issued here said.
In this role, Barun will be spearheading Henkel India's transport and metal business, which comprises adhesives, acoustics and structural, cleaners and lubricants, metal coil, sealing and coating and surface treatment steering units, it added.
Besides this role, Barun is the Head of the Cleaners and Lubricants steering unit for the India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region, said the statement.