04.18.25
Carboline announced that Dr. Ali Shah has joined the company as VP of global research, development, and innovation. Shah brings more than 22 years of product innovation experience, having held leadership positions with global chemical companies including Dow, Eastman, PPG, and Lubrizol. His extensive expertise reflects Carboline’s ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to the market.
“Carboline has a strong legacy of leading with technology and innovation,” said Shah. “I look forward to channeling our R&D investments to develop market-leading products in passive fire protection and protective coatings.”
Carboline president Juanjo Ardid emphasized that Shah’s addition to the leadership team reinforces Carboline’s continued commitment to product innovation.
“Innovation is one of our top strategic priorities to grow the business, and Ali brings a proven track record of leading high-performing teams to successfully deliver groundbreaking products to market. His expertise and visionary leadership will be instrumental to Carboline’s future,” said Ardid.
Additionally, Jeff Anderson, who previously served as EVP of research, development, and innovation, quality, regulatory, commercial, and technical services, will now lead the quality, regulatory, and commercial and technical services departments.
“As we deepen our focus on innovation, Jeff will pivot his efforts toward elevating quality as a critical strategic priority, fostering a culture of continuous improvement,” said Ardid.
“Carboline has a strong legacy of leading with technology and innovation,” said Shah. “I look forward to channeling our R&D investments to develop market-leading products in passive fire protection and protective coatings.”
Carboline president Juanjo Ardid emphasized that Shah’s addition to the leadership team reinforces Carboline’s continued commitment to product innovation.
“Innovation is one of our top strategic priorities to grow the business, and Ali brings a proven track record of leading high-performing teams to successfully deliver groundbreaking products to market. His expertise and visionary leadership will be instrumental to Carboline’s future,” said Ardid.
Additionally, Jeff Anderson, who previously served as EVP of research, development, and innovation, quality, regulatory, commercial, and technical services, will now lead the quality, regulatory, and commercial and technical services departments.
“As we deepen our focus on innovation, Jeff will pivot his efforts toward elevating quality as a critical strategic priority, fostering a culture of continuous improvement,” said Ardid.
