Roca Bathroom Products appoints K.E. Ranganathan as Managing Director for India Business

by Shrutee K/DNS

New Delhi : Roca, the leader in bathroom space has appointed K.E. Ranganathan as Managing Director (MD) for its India Business. Ranganathan joined the company in September 2016 as President – Sales & Marketing.

Prior to joining Roca Bathroom Products Pvt. Ltd, Ranganathan served as the Managing Director of TVS Electronics Ltd and as Operating Partner of TVS Capital, a private equity player during the years 2012 to 2016. 

During his earlier stint in Parryware business in Murugappa Group, from 1994 till 2008, he served as the CEO of Parryware business and later was instrumental in forging the JV with Roca during the year 2005. Ranga served as the Managing Director of the JV till 2008. He is credited with result orientated approach that reflected in sales growth at a CAGR of 25% during his earlier stint with Parryware. Ranganathan comes with more than 33 years of experience in finance, accounting, business planning, strategy, Marketing & Sales. He had held senior positions in various companies in Murugappa & TVS Group. 

Ranganathan in his earlier role with Roca was responsible for creating new strategies and opportunities to drive growth and further consolidate the company’s leadership position. He is replacing India’s MD- Pau Abello who is moving to another senior position within Roca group and will be leading Roca’s business in Latin America as Senior Managing Director. 

Commenting on his role, K.E. Ranganathan, Managing Director, Roca Bathroom Products Pvt Ltd, said, “We have a very exciting business opportunity ahead of us. The Indian market is expected to grow at 15 per cent and further, we have an additional opportunity from exporting our products to global markets. We are well poised to ride the growth curve and propel the brand to the next level.” 

"Roca is a company engaged in the design, production and commercialization of products for the bathroom space, as well as ceramic floor and wall tiles for architecture, building and interior design. Its origins date from 1917, when the Roca family started building their first production plant in Gavà (Barcelona). In the centenary of its establishment, the company employs over 22,600 workers and has 78 production plants, with presence in more than 170 markets in the five continents. For more information, visit www.roca.in ”