Kapil Malhotra
Global Business Unit Head – Fluoropolymers,
Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
Introduction
A chemical engineer from BITS Pilani and an MBA in marketing and Finance from FMS, New Delhi, Kapil Malhotra is a global business leader with over 35 years of experience. He has driven multiple business development initiatives and marketing strategies, along with advancing brand awareness in global markets by positioning his company GFL’s products, in over 50 countries as its Global Business Unit Head.
GFL is a leading producer of Fluoropolymers, Fluoro specialities, Refrigerants and Chemicals for applications in varied industries. GFL derives its strength from expertise in Fluorine Chemistry, vertical integration from natural minerals to Fluoropolymers and strong R&D, enabling us to provide one of the best quality products meeting all regulatory compliances, to our clientele globally. GFL started with India’s largest Refrigerant manufacturing unit at Ranjitnagar, Gujarat, India. Foraying into new avenues in 2007, with one of the world’s most integrated facilities at Dahej, Gujarat, India, GFL now has a diverse portfolio of Fluoropolymers comprising PTFE, PFA, FKM, PVDF and Fluoropolymer Additives. By setting up capacities for materials (fluoropolymers and speciality chemicals) catering to new growth sectors, the group is extending its reach into EVs, solar energy, and hydrogen fuel cells. Several capacities are being set up at GFL including those for PVDF used as cathode binders in EV batteries, chemicals for EV batteries, and membranes for Hydrogen Electrolysers.
With three manufacturing facilities in India, a captive Fluorspar mine in Morrocco, offices and warehouses in Europe and USA, and a marketing network spread across the world, GFL is one of the most established players in Fluoropolymers and Fluorospecialities markets globally.
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Company Name | Person Name | Designation |
 | Vice President Of Business Development | |
 | Chief Business Officer | |
 | Global Business Unit Head - Fluoropolymers | |
 | Director Business Development | |
 | Chief Business Officer | |
 | Chief Business Officer | |
 | Chief Business Officer | |
 | EVP / CBO | |
 | Director | |
 | VP & Business Head |