LAPP India appoints Sumit Mitra as MD to spearhead growth and innovation
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LAPP India appoints Sumit Mitra as MD to spearhead growth and innovation

LAPP India, a leading provider of cable and connectivity solutions, has appointed Sumit Mitra as Managing Director, effective November 1, 2024. With a robust legacy of over three decades in the industrial sector, Mitra's leadership is set to accelerate LAPP India’s growth and expand its market footprint. Based in Bengaluru, Mitra will report to CEO of LAPP Asia Pacific.

Bringing a wealth of experience from high-impact roles, including his recent tenure at SKF Group, Mitra 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 Mitra 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, he 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 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.”

A graduate in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Pune University and an MBA from IIM-Calcutta, Mitra's strong people-centric approach, combined with his technical and strategic background, underscores his vision for LAPP India’s future.

LAPP India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of LAPP, a leader in cable and connection technology. Headquartered in Germany, LAPP in India started its operations in 1996. They have two manufacturing facilities in India – Bengaluru and Bhopal. In addition, they have 1 state-of-the-art engineering centre and four warehouses to serve customers across India.

LAPP India provides power and control cables, data communication cables for ethernet and fieldbus technology, optical transmission systems, industrial connectors, glands, conduits, cable markers, tools, and accessories. LAPP also provides plug and play cable and connectivity solutions under LAPP Harnessing Solutions and Industrial Communication solutions for seamless network connectivity.

LAPP India has customers across different industry segments ranging from automotive, cement, textile, food and beverage, infrastructure, machine tools, metal & mining, oil and gas, railways, renewable energy, and e-mobility. LAPP’s 8 brands - ÖLFLEX®, UNITRONIC®, ETHERLINE®, HITRONIC®, EPIC®, SKINTOP®, SILVYN® and FLEXIMARK® promises un-compromising quality. Across the globe and in India, LAPP is trusted for manufacturing excellence and highest standards in quality, reliability, and durability LAPP India.

LAPP India, a leading provider of cable and connectivity solutions, has appointed Sumit Mitra as Managing Director, effective November 1, 2024. With a robust legacy of over three decades in the industrial sector, Mitra's leadership is set to accelerate LAPP India’s growth and expand its market footprint. Based in Bengaluru, Mitra will report to CEO of LAPP Asia Pacific. Bringing a wealth of experience from high-impact roles, including his recent tenure at SKF Group, Mitra 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 Mitra 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, he 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 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.” A graduate in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from Pune University and an MBA from IIM-Calcutta, Mitra's strong people-centric approach, combined with his technical and strategic background, underscores his vision for LAPP India’s future. LAPP India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of LAPP, a leader in cable and connection technology. Headquartered in Germany, LAPP in India started its operations in 1996. They have two manufacturing facilities in India – Bengaluru and Bhopal. In addition, they have 1 state-of-the-art engineering centre and four warehouses to serve customers across India. LAPP India provides power and control cables, data communication cables for ethernet and fieldbus technology, optical transmission systems, industrial connectors, glands, conduits, cable markers, tools, and accessories. LAPP also provides plug and play cable and connectivity solutions under LAPP Harnessing Solutions and Industrial Communication solutions for seamless network connectivity. LAPP India has customers across different industry segments ranging from automotive, cement, textile, food and beverage, infrastructure, machine tools, metal & mining, oil and gas, railways, renewable energy, and e-mobility. LAPP’s 8 brands - ÖLFLEX®, UNITRONIC®, ETHERLINE®, HITRONIC®, EPIC®, SKINTOP®, SILVYN® and FLEXIMARK® promises un-compromising quality. Across the globe and in India, LAPP is trusted for manufacturing excellence and highest standards in quality, reliability, and durability LAPP India.

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