Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Welcomes New President and COO

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America (APNA) has announced the retirement of president and COO Todd Glogovsky on April 1, 2024. Glogovsky will continue to provide guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition for the organization until March 31, 2025. APNA’s Vice President of Commercial Sales Phani Nagaraj will succeed Glogovsky as president. Phani’s extensive background in P&L management, product management, marketing, technology, and sales at LANXESS and Dyantect Manufacturing Inc., as well as his successful tenure as APNA vice president, uniquely positions him to lead APNA into a new chapter. Says Glogovsky, “Phani Nagaraj's leadership with the Asaclean group has been marked by a strong track record of year-over-year profitability. His strategic vision and dedication have consistently driven growth and innovation within the organization, which paved his career path.”

Nagaraj shared his vision for the role, emphasizing his commitment to consolidating engineering plastics, 3D printing filaments and purging compounds under one roof. This diversified portfolio comes after the merger of Asahi Kasei Plastics North America and Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas in April 2023 and the announcement of selling 3D printing filaments in November 2023. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead a company that makes such a large impact in the plastics community. We aim to continue streamlining our operations, being customer centric, introducing innovative technology, and ensuring our position as a leader in the industry. There are many exciting activities to come,” Nagaraj says.