Sanjay Luthra has joined the ChemQuest Group (Cincinnati, Ohio) as director. A seasoned marketing and sales executive with more than 30 years of success in the specialty chemicals industry, Luthra has had roles with companies like Arkema, Imerys, Vinavil Americas, EPS-Materials, Allnex and Bayer. Within those positions he has negotiated over $750 million in supply agreements, launched 15-plus market-leading products (generating $20 million in annual revenue) and consistently driven growth in coatings, adhesives, sealants and construction materials.
With technical expertise spanning polyurethane systems, acrylics and other polymers, pigments and mineral technologies, Luthra has developed the insight to identify and scale climate-adaptive solutions in real-world applications. He holds a B.S. from St. Stephens College at Delhi University, an M.S. in chemistry from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and an M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh.
“I am excited to join ChemQuest, as they have the highest level of integrity, professionalism, market knowledge, insights and broad expertise in the specialty chemical industry, where I have spent my entire career,” Luthra says.
“Over the course of his accomplished career, Sanjay has developed a rich background in R&D, marketing and business development with some of the key players in the industry,” adds Daniel Murad, ChemQuest chairman. “His global perspective and expertise will prove invaluable in support of our clients across all four business pillars.”

