After an association of eight years with Akzo Nobel India Limited, Mr. Nihal Kaviratne CBE will be retiring as chairman of the company at the conclusion of the following forthcoming AGM scheduled for August 14, 2017. Mr. Amit Jain, who has been on the board since 2009, including serving as MD from 2009 to 2013, will take over as chairman of the board from August 15, 2017. Mr. Jain is a business professional with 3 decades of experience in leadership roles across Asia and Europe.