Sushama Padubidri

Sushama Padubidri has extensive experience in the chemicals industry, currently serving as Director Strategy and Business Development at Elkem ASA since July 2012, where responsibilities have included leadership in strategy and development across various capacities, such as Deputy Director Asia Pacific RD and Strategic Projects Director for South Asia. Previous roles include Technology Advisor at Global Chemicals Company in Spain, CEO of Nouveaw Exports Pvt. Ltd., and various advisory and technical positions at prominent chemical companies in France and India. Sushama Padubidri holds advanced degrees in Chemistry and Marketing Management from institutions such as Tulane University and SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, complemented by a solid foundation in Organic Chemistry from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a B.Sc. from Fergusson College.