The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, announced that Ramki Subramanian, Ph.D., has joined its business development team as a vice president.

Subramanian is a dynamic global leader who has spent 30 years developing expertise in technology development/commercialization and business development in the specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and energy sectors. He has considerable experience in championing “concept to commercialization” for new technologies and building new businesses by developing novel technologies, particularly in emerging markets.

After spending much of his career in various development and commercialization roles with The Dow Chemical Co., in both the U.S. and India, Subramanian founded Lithe Power Storage Solutions to address the chronic power problem in India. He later served as senior vice president for petrochemicals business development with Reliance Industries Ltd., and most recently was managing director and global director for mobility with DowAksa USA LLC. Subramanian holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Loyola College, Madras, a bachelor’s degree in paint technology from UDCT, Bombay, and a doctorate in physical organic chemistry from Loyola University of Chicago.

“Having sponsored many strategy and market research projects with consulting companies over the years, I have not come across one like ChemQuest that has the following attributes: focused on the specialty chemicals and materials space, helps clients develop technology and deliver operational excellence in addition to the typical strategy and M&A advisory services — and does this with the help of industry veterans who have deep subject matter expertise,” said Subramanian. “I am excited to be a part of this truly differentiated consulting company and work alongside such accomplished professionals.”

“Ramki brings not only strong and diverse knowledge across specialty chemicals and advanced materials, but he is extremely engaging and enthusiastic about solving problems,” said Daniel Murad, CEO. “He has a growth mindset and a love for innovation that I know our clients will appreciate and benefit from as well. I’m thrilled to have him on the team.”