Building products technology provider USG Boral today said it has appointed Sumit Bidani as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for India market.
Bidani will be responsible for developing the growth strategies and expansion of USG Boral across South Asia.
"USG Boral, a leading innovator of plasterboards, manufacturing and supplying building solutions, today announced the appointment of Sumit Bidani as CEO for its India market," the Singapore based company said in a statement.
It said India is a key market for for the company and had recently shared its plan for a new plasterboard manufacturing plant to meet the region's needs.
USG Boral India operates two other plants a plasterboard and metal plant in New Delhi, and a joint compound and putty plant, in Chennai.
Bidani said the company is poised to become a leading player in the building materials industry in India.
Prior to his new role, he was Managing Director at Formica India and has held senior positions in global companies such as Colgate Palmolive, General Mills, and Shell Lubricants.