Lubrizol names Abhishek Shrivastava Managing Director for India, Middle East, and Africa

Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway-owned speciality chemicals company, on Monday announced the appointment of Abhishek Shrivastava as Managing Director for India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA).

In his new role, Shrivastava will be responsible for driving the company’s regional growth strategy, propelling and strengthening local manufacturing and supply chain capabilities, developing the company’s talent, and building deeper engagement with customers and partners.

Shrivastava, who has nearly two decades of experience across business transformation, new business development, R&D, innovation, manufacturing technology, and quality and technical roles, previously served as Lubrizol’s Vice President of Innovation and Decision Science. At the time, he led the development of innovation growth platforms, sustainable product portfolios, and digital capabilities.


Rebecca Liebert, president of Lubrizol, said, “Abhishek’s appointment reflects the strategic importance of the IMEA region for Lubrizol’s future. His deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and ability to align innovation with customer needs make him ideally suited to support the region’s growth potential and strengthen our presence across these key markets.”

Shrivastava said, “India, the Middle East, and Africa are dynamic regions, full of opportunity and home to exceptional talent. We are committed to furthering localised innovation, regional collaboration, and impactful partnerships.”

With more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices, and more than 7,000 employees around the world, Lubrizol, founded in 1928, has a global reach and local presence.