JSW Paints has announced the appointment of Rohit Talwar as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) – Paints, effective the second half of August 2025. Based in Mumbai, Talwar will report to Ashish Rai, CEO – Decorative Paints, who in turn reports to Parth Jindal.
Talwar brings over two decades of experience to his new role, following a 21-year career at Castrol where he held leadership positions across multiple markets. Most recently, he served as CMO for India from November 2023 to August 2025, after a successful stint as CMO for Vietnam.
Starting his career as a Management Trainee at Castrol India in 2004, Talwar rose through the ranks, taking on key roles including Sales Manager, Bikes Brand Manager, and Cricket Sponsorship Activation Manager. He later drove global initiatives as Global Brand Manager for the Commercial Vehicles Category, before taking up country-level CMO responsibilities.
Recognized for his contributions to marketing, Talwar was named among the BW Top 100 Marketers 2024. He was also a speaker at the BW Momentum Conference 2025 and attended the BW Merit Awards in Mumbai earlier this year.
With his rich industry expertise and proven track record, Talwar is expected to play a pivotal role in driving JSW Paints’ brand and market strategy.
