Asian Paints non-exec director Ashwin Dani passes away
Obituary
India's Asian Paints said Ashwin Dani, non executive director of the paint maker, passed away. Dani had been associated with Asian Paints since 1968 and played a pivotal role in the company's journey towards technological excellence. He joined the company's Board in 1970 and held the position of Vice Chairman and Managing Director from 1998 to 2009. Born in Mumbai, Dani pursued a Bachelor of Science degree from the Institute of Science, University of Mumbai. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in polymer science from the University of Akron, Ohio, and a diploma in colour science from Rensselaer Polytechnic in Troy, New York. Prior to joining Asian Paints, he worked as a development chemist at Inmont Corp in Detroit, US.
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