P. M. Murty is an Indian business executive. He was the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Asian Paints, the largest Indian paint company.[1][2] Murty, who joined Asian Paints in 1971,[3] had retired in 2008 as the head of decorative business of the organization. However, when the promoters of Asian Paints decided to step down from their executive positions, Murty was hired as the new professional chief executive. Under Murty's leadership, Asian Paints scaled new heights, becoming the fourth largest decorative paint-maker in the world.[4] In recognition of his achievements, he was awarded the "CEO of the Year" award for 2009-'10 by Business Standard, a leading Indian business publication.[5]
P. M. Murty | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | India |
| Alma mater | IIM Calcutta |
| Occupation | Former MD & CEO of Asian Paints |
Murty is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
References
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- ^ "Retail demand is likely to be more or less normal: Asian Paints". The Economic Times. 27 July 2011. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ Shobhana Subramanian (29 September 2009). "How Asian Paints outperformed rivals". Rediff.com. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ Nevin John & P B Jayakumar (24 December 2011). "In Flying Colours". Businessworld. Retrieved 9 February 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Asian Paints' P M Murty is BS CEO of the Year". Business Standard. Mumbai. 11 March 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2012.