Venky Kalpathy

Venky Kalpathy, PhD, is a seasoned professional in product development, currently serving as the Senior Manager for Consumer Goods Adhesives at Henkel since August 2016. In this role, Venky leads a team focused on hotmelt adhesives for packaging and labeling applications. Prior experience at Henkel includes positions as Principal Scientist and Scientific Associate, where Venky developed sustainable products and supported analytical activities in Mass Spectroscopy. Academic credentials include a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University, as well as additional business management certifications from Thunderbird School of Global Management and Harvard Business School Online. Venky's educational background also includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.