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Cosmo First Advances Piyush Gupta to Lead Cosmo Speciality Chemicals as Business Head

New Delhi, June 11, 2026: Cosmo First Limited, a leading global manufacturer of speciality films and advanced material solutions, has announced the elevation of Mr. Piyush Gupta as the Business Head of its wholly owned subsidiary, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals Pvt Ltd. In addition to his new role, he will continue to oversee certain Global Sales and Marketing responsibilities for the company’s Cosmo Films vertical.

As the Business Head of Cosmo Speciality Chemicals, Piyush Gupta will be responsible for driving the overall business expansion, devising long-term growth strategies, expanding to new markets and further strengthening the existing consumer base.

“Piyush has a proven track record of demonstrating strong leadership skills and has a deep understanding of the business along with industry expertise. He has been an integral part of Cosmo First Limited, and his elevation reflects the company’s confidence in his ability to steer the business to the next phase of growth,” said Mr. Pankaj Poddar, Group CEO, Cosmo First.

Piyush has spent a considerable amount of time in the Flexible Packaging and Polymeric Films Industry and has over 3 decades of rich international experience in operations, P&L oversight, multi-channel product distribution, global sales & marketing, and business development. Prior to this, he was associated with companies like JBF RAK LLC - UAE, Flex Middle East FZC - UAE & UFLEX Limited - India to name a few, in leadership positions.

Speaking on his appointment, Mr. Piyush Gupta, Business Head, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals, said, “My journey at Cosmo First, over the years, has been enriching and I am delighted to take on the new role as the Business Head at Cosmo Speciality Chemicals. I look forward to continuing driving strategic growth at the company while keeping innovation at the helm of all operations. I am thankful to the leadership at Cosmo First for entrusting me with this new role.”

Piyush has a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Moscow State Academy of Automobile and Tractor Machine Building in Moscow, Russia.

About Cosmo First Limited:

Established in 1981 by Mr Ashok Jaipuria, Cosmo First Limited is an over four-decade-old global conglomerate. Its consumer vertical comprises Cosmo Consumer, which is into Window Films, Paint Protection Films & Ceramic Coatings for automobiles, and Zigly Pet Care, which provides a digital-first omni channel pet care ecosystem. Its industrial vertical includes Cosmo Films for specialty films for packaging, labels, lamination, and industrial applications; Cosmo Speciality Chemicals for coatings, adhesives and masterbatches, and Cosmo Plastech for rigid packaging. With sustainable innovation, development, and research embedded in its core values, Cosmo First serves customers in 100+ countries.