Galaxy Surfactants Limited
Vaishnavi Somkuwar is an experienced professional in the field of sustainability and chemical engineering. Currently serving as an Executive in Sustainability at Galaxy Surfactants Limited since July 2022, Vaishnavi has previously held the position of Management Trainee focused on Business Process Excellence and Sustainability. Prior experience includes an Inplant Trainee role at Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited in January 2019, where analysis of the Urea plant unit and safety aspects were conducted. Vaishnavi also completed a summer internship at Aditya Air Product Private Limited in June 2018, gaining insights into gas liquefaction and manufacturing processes. Educational qualifications include a Master of Technology in Green Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology (2020-2022) and a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (2016-2020).
Galaxy Surfactants Limited
Galaxy Surfactants is a leading manufacturer of innovative ingredients for the Personal and Home Care Industry. Founded in 1980, today Galaxy has five manufacturing plants in India and one in Egypt. The Corporate Office in Navi Mumbai also has a fully equipped Innovation Centre. Our ‘Innovation Process’ has developed specialty ingredients for specific applications for various personal care products. We have 21 Indian Patents, 10 US Patents, 1 European Patent granted and 33 patents pending globally. Apart from offices in Delhi and Chennai, Galaxy has offices in Thailand, Turkey and the USA . In 2009, Galaxy acquired specialty chemical major TRI-K Inc. USA operating out of New Jersey. TRI-K, with its sharp focus on Skin and Hair Care, has created a niche and has a much respected business globally. Tri-K has its manufacturing facility at New Hampshire, where it makes Proteins, Protein Condensates and Protein Quats for Beauty and Cosmetics market. In Q1 2014, TRI-K acquired SI LLC, USA to grow North American Market for Surfactants. ‘Galaxy’ is a well-known brand to all the global and regional players operating in Hair and Personal care business. Our global reach extends to over 1000 customers in 100 countries. We are not only proud of our core values; but also in our ability to adhere to them. Our HR is called People Energy Process. Our 1000+ employees are not considered as Human Resources but as Sources – Sources of dreams of the organization and their realization. We are quite choosy about who becomes part of our team. Over 31% of our people have been with the organization for more than 10 years and over 41% of our people are 30 years or younger. In Galaxy, meritocracy and competence alone count. Immense growth opportunities exist for people of talent and commitment. Intrapreneurship is actively encouraged and rewarded. People who started as Management Trainees are today heading our operations in USA and Egypt.