Barco has appointed Rajeeva Lochan Sharma as the managing director of Barco India. He succeeds Rajiv Bhalla who decided to move on from Barco after successfully growing the Indian footprint for the company over a period of seven years.
In his previous role, Sharma has been working as vice president operations & special projects, Barco India and has been associated with the company for over 20 years in different roles.
An engineer by qualification, Sharma led many strategic initiatives in Barco like business development of smart cities, in country for country initiatives by launching many country-specific products apart from leading manufacturing operations.
Speaking on the appointment, Ann Desender, chief financial officer, Barco stated: “We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to our new Managing Director, Rajeeva Lochan Sharma. With a proven track record of leadership and expertise in the industry and a two-decade stint at Barco, we are confident that Rajeeva will play a pivotal role in steering our company toward greater heights. His strategic vision and collaborative approach will undoubtedly strengthen our organisation's growth trajectory in India while fostering an even more vibrant and dynamic work environment. We’d also like to thank Rajiv Bhalla for his immense contribution to Barco’s business growth in India and for building a high-trust, high-performance workplace culture which resulted in Barco India being recognised as a great place to work for three years."
Commenting on his appointment, Sharma said: “India's immense business potential and burgeoning opportunities in our domains are undeniable and I am committed to driving our company's expansion and innovation within this landscape. I am energised by looking at synergies across our different teams to collaborate and create a multiplier effect for our business. I am also excited to leverage the frugal innovation and software capabilities of our teams in India for global good for the company. Together with our exceptional people and partners, we will leverage our products’ technology's transformative power to empower businesses, foster digital inclusion, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions."