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Enabling sustainable growth across chemicals and materials through resilient supply chains, operational excellence, and execution-led expansion.

Execution-Led Chemicals & Materials Advisory

Kepler Ventures supports chemical manufacturers, material science companies, intermediates suppliers, and advanced materials innovators in strengthening competitiveness, improving operational excellence, and building resilient global sourcing networks.

Our advisory enables clients to optimize sourcing, improve manufacturing efficiency, and expand into high-growth applications. We support feedstock analysis, supplier benchmarking, cost modeling, and alternate sourcing strategies across petrochemicals, polymers, adhesives, coatings, composites, specialty formulations, and engineered materials. Our team assists with plant setup, process optimization, EHS compliance, and certification readiness aligned with global standards.

How We Can Help You

Our advisory capabilities are designed to support chemicals and materials companies across innovation, scale, and market expansion.

Market Intelligence, Demand & Application Mapping

Market Intelligence, Demand & Application Mapping

Product Portfolio, Formulation & Innovation Strategy

Product Portfolio, Formulation & Innovation Strategy

Feedstock, Sourcing & Cost Structure Optimization

Feedstock, Sourcing & Cost Structure Optimization

Manufacturing, EHS & Regulatory Excellence

Manufacturing, EHS & Regulatory Excellence

Operational Performance & Sustainability Enablement

Operational Performance & Sustainability Enablement

Partnerships, Downstream Expansion & Market Access

Partnerships, Downstream Expansion & Market Access

Delivering Strategy with Execution Excellence

Helping global enterprises successfully enter, operate, and scale in India through disciplined strategy, operational rigor, and hands-on execution support.

18+ yrs
Industry Experience
95%
Client Retention
30+
Market Entries
5x
Operational Impact
$2B+
Deals Supported

Who We Work With

We partner with organizations across the chemicals and materials ecosystem.

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Every engagement starts with understanding your context — not selling a service. Let's talk about what you're trying to achieve.

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Suresh Kumar
Suresh Kumar is a Corporate Legal, regulatory, and Governance Advisor. He has been a leading legal counsellor in the manufacturing, automotive, software, and fintech sectors in India and the Middle East for more than 30 years.

He has been the Global General Counsel, Senior Vice President of Legal, and Company Secretary for prestigious business conglomerates, such as Hyundai Motor India, Ashok Leyland Group, Ramco Systems, Polaris, Financial Software & Systems, and Omzest Group. He has worked closely with Boards, promoters, and CXOs on issues related to corporate governance, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and regulations.

At Kepler Ventures, he advises clients with governance frameworks, risk management, and complex legal and regulatory challenges.

S Sundara Moorthy
Strategy & Advisory Services
Sundara Moorthy is a leader in strategy and market intelligence with 18+ years of experience guiding businesses, investors, and organizations on growth strategies, market entry, and business transformation.

He has directed multi-sector engagements spanning manufacturing, consumer, retail, and supply chain industries, integrating comprehensive market analysis with results-oriented advisory services.
At Kepler Ventures, he oversees Strategy & Advisory Services, collaborating closely with leadership teams to define strategic priorities, inform decision-making, and facilitate scalable growth. Renowned for his methodical reasoning and practical methodology, Sundara assists organizations in converting intricate market dynamics into well-defined, actionable strategies.

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Khaja Hameed
Managing Partner

Khaja Hameed is the Managing Partner at Kepler Ventures, with over two decades of experience across technology leadership, digital transformation, and investment-led advisory.

He has worked with corporates, investors, and promoters on technology strategy, platform scaling, and value creation initiatives, including M&A, strategic investments, and i2i-led advisory engagements. Khaja brings strong expertise in IT governance, transformation programs, and transaction-driven decision support.

At Kepler Ventures, he drives firm strategy, client delivery, and investment advisory platforms, supporting organizations in evaluating, structuring, and executing growth through acquisitions, partnerships, and technology-enabled investments.

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Bernard Ouriou
Founding Partner
Bernard Ouriou is the Founding Partner of Kepler Ventures, offering nearly twenty years of international expertise in strategy, consulting, and industry leadership.

He is a graduate of École Centrale de Paris and ESCP-EAP Business School. Bernard’s career reflects a dual path across management consulting at Bossard and senior roles in industry, primarily within the automotive sector—enabling him to build wide, cross-sectoral expertise. He is a specialist in rail, aeronautics, chemicals, and capital goods industries.


At Kepler Ventures, Bernard shapes strategic direction, drives international partnerships, and advises clients on cross-border growth and market expansion.

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