Appointment reflects the strategic role of research, development and innovation in Wikoff’s next phase of growth
FORT MILL, S.C. — September 1, 2026 — Wikoff, a leading manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings, today announced the appointment of Sachin Nayar as chief technology officer, effective September 1, 2026. Nayar, who joined Wikoff in December 2024 as vice president of Research & Development, will continue to report directly to President & CEO Mark Lewis. The new role reflects the growing strategic importance of technology and innovation to Wikoff’s business and customers.
“Sachin’s leadership has helped elevate our R&D organization into a strategic driver of innovation and growth,” said Lewis. “His appointment as chief technology officer reinforces the importance of technology to our strategy and ensures innovation remains focused on customer needs and long-term growth.”
Since joining Wikoff, Nayar has led the ongoing transformation of the company’s R&D function by establishing centers of excellence that unite technical expertise from across the company, sharpening the organization’s focus on new product development and strengthening regulatory and formulation discipline.
Nayar brings more than 20 years of experience across the inks, coatings, pigment dispersions and specialty chemicals industries. Prior to Wikoff, he served as director of ink innovation at BIC Corporation, where he led the development of clean-chemistry stationery inks. He began his career developing inkjet ink platforms at Eastman Kodak Company before advancing to global technical leadership roles at AkzoNobel and PPG Industries. He holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from North Carolina State University.
“Wikoff has a strong technical foundation and a significant opportunity to lead through innovation,” said Nayar. “I’m excited to keep building an R&D organization that works as one team, partners closely with our customers and commercial colleagues and turns great technical ideas into solutions that create lasting value.”
About Wikoff
Wikoff is a leading global manufacturer of inks, coatings, and advanced color technologies serving the graphic arts and printing industries. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Wikoff combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative approach to help customers solve complex print challenges, optimize performance, and achieve consistent, high-quality results. Guided by a commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, Wikoff delivers solutions that go beyond color. For more information, visit www.wikoff.com.
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