LAPP India appoints Sumit Mitra as Managing Director
LAPP India has appointed Sumit Mitra as Managing Director, effective 1 November 2024. With a robust legacy of over three decades in the industrial sector, Sumit’s leadership is set to accelerate LAPP India’s growth and expand its market footprint. Based in Bangalore, Sumit will report to CEO of LAPP Asia Pacific.
Bringing a wealth of experience from high-impact roles, including his recent tenure at SKF Group, Sumit is credited for driving operational excellence and market growth in both Indian enterprises and Multinational corporations. His strategic acumen and commitment to talent development makes him an invaluable addition to LAPP’s leadership team.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sumit to LAPP India,” said Richard Lee, CEO of LAPP Asia Pacific. “India is our largest market outside Germany, with immense growth potential across industries. Sumit’s strategic vision and expertise will be instrumental in accelerating our expansion and deepening our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our Indian customers.”
In his new role, Sumit will focus on transforming LAPP India into a leading player in cable and connectivity solutions, with a commitment to tackling complex customer challenges across diverse industries. He aims to strengthen the company’s operational base, scale product offerings, and bring industry-first technologies to India’s growing market.
“Joining LAPP India is both an honour and a tremendous opportunity,” stated Sumit Mitra. “The strong growth in the Indian economy provides LAPP tremendous opportunities for our existing business as well as in many new segments. I look forward to harnessing these opportunities to drive profitable growth at LAPP India Pvt. Ltd.”
A graduate in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Pune University and an MBA from IIM-Calcutta, Sumit’s strong people-centric approach, combined with his technical and strategic background, underscores his vision for LAPP India’s future.
