Rohit Aggarwal to lead Huntsman’s Textile Effects division

Huntsman Corporation recently announced that Rohit Aggarwal will succeed Paul Hulme as the president of the company’s Textile Effects division, effective from July 31, 2016.

Aggarwal previously was the vice president and managing director of Huntsman for the Indian subcontinent, a position he held since July 1, 2015. He has more than 20 years of experience in the chemical industry across multiple chemical specialties. 

Peter Huntsman, CEO and president, Hunstman, said, “Ten years ago, when Paul assumed leadership of our Textile Effects division, the textile sector was facing acute economic and environmental challenges.”

“Today our textile business is aligned with the industry's growth markets, and its cost efficiency and sustainability platform are widely recognised as industry’s best practice. I am very pleased that Rohit Aggarwal has accepted the lead role in our Textile Effects division. I am confident that, under his direction, the business will prosper and thrive.”