Valliappan Manickam (BE. Chem, MS, ICWA) MD. Unique Masterminds

With extensive leadership experience across various fields such as specialty chemicals, polymers, salt and marine chemicals, he has built a robust network of global experts and multinational companies through his work in different countries. Deeply committed to his profession and believe in vigorously pursuing his goals and objectives.

Professional Experience

Managing Director De Dietrich Process System India Private Limited. Mumbai. 2020 to Sept 2024

Executive Director & CEO Satyesh Brinechem Pvt. Ltd from 2015 TO 2020.

Director Operations Archean Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Director operation from 2012 to 2015.

International Project Director Solvay Specialities (Multiple Locations – Belgium, Italy, China, & India from 2002 to 2012).

General Manager Operations & Strategic Development Haldia Petrochemicals from 1997 to 2002.

Various Positions Herdilia Polymers, Tamil Nadu Chemicals, Thirumalai Chemicals, National Petroleum (Iran) – 20 years.

Recognized as Expert in the development of Salt and Marine Chemical Industries by CSMCRI (Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute).

International exposure Worked in Iran, China, Belgium, Italy, Japan, Korea and Argentina. Visited more than 35 countries.

Core Competencies: Possesses essential skills as a chemical engineer and cost accountant, backed by 44 years of experience in diverse roles and responsibilities within the industry.

Experienced Chief executive officer with a demonstrated history of working in petrochemicals, chemicals and speciality / commodity polymer industries in India, China, Belgium, Argentina, Japan and Iran. Travelled globally to many countries officially for business purposes.

Strong business development person with good global net working.

Skilled in process engineering, project management, construction and commissioning.

Setting up green field projects from Concept to Commissioning.

Very high exposure in International projects and business and have a commandable net work globally.

Worked for European Multinationals like Solvay and Dedietrich in India and overseas as Country head and at Director level.

Associated with following Chemical Industrial Units design, installation ,commissioning and operation:

• Bromine,
• Industrail salt,
• HDPE and other commodity plastics,
• Thermo plastic Elastomer,
• PES, PSU, PEEK and PPSU - speciality and ultra performance polymers,
• Sulfate of Potash,
• Polybutenes,
• Liq Sulphur Di Oxide and Sodium Hydro Sulfate,
• Phthalic and Maleic Anhydrides,
• Gas Processing Complex including Gas Sweetening, Sulphur Recovery units.