Varroc appoints Avinash Chintawar as Chief Operating Officer

22 Oct 2025 CW Team

Varroc, a leading global tier-1 automotive supplier, has appointed Avinash Chintawar as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 15 October 2025. He will report to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO – Business I.

In his new role, Chintawar will lead the Operations Vertical within Business I, with a focus on enhancing efficiency, improving performance, and aligning operations with Varroc’s long-term strategic vision.

Commenting on the appointment, Arjun Jain said, “We are delighted to welcome Avinash to the Varroc leadership team. His extensive experience and deep understanding of operational excellence align perfectly with our growth objectives. Under his leadership, our operations will scale new heights of efficiency and sustainability.”

Expressing enthusiasm about his new role, Chintawar said, “I am excited to join Varroc at such a transformative time for the automotive industry. I look forward to working closely with the team to strengthen operational excellence and support Varroc’s vision of sustainable and future-ready growth.”

Chintawar holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from IGNOU, and has completed ICWA (Inter). Prior to joining Varroc, he served as Managing Director of Bosch Chassis Systems India Pvt. Ltd. and Chairman of Bosch India Foundation. He also held leadership positions across the Bosch Group, including Director of Operations at Robert Bosch Bamberg (Germany), Technical Plant Manager at Bosch Nashik, and Managing Director at Bosch Electrical Drives India Pvt. Ltd.

This appointment reinforces Varroc’s commitment to operational excellence, sustainable growth, and leadership continuity as it continues to strengthen its position in the evolving global automotive landscape.

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