Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND) has announced the appointment of Narayan Kumar as Chief Business Officer (CBO) of its newly formed entity, Panasonic Industry & Energy India (PIDEIN). The move comes as PLSIND merges its Industrial Devices Division (INDD) and Energy Solutions Division (ESD) to create a consolidated, customer-focused organization aimed at enhancing agility, innovation, and long-term growth in India’s B2B sector.
Previously serving as Divisional Director of INDD, Kumar brings deep expertise in industrial and energy solutions. He will report to Tadashi Chiba, MD and CEO of PLSIND, and will lead PIDEIN in delivering end-to-end solutions across electronic, electromechanical, and energy technology domains.
Tadashi Chiba, MD & CEO, PLSIND, said,
“The integration of Panasonic Industry & Energy India is a pivotal step in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers and stakeholders. By bringing together our Energy (ESD) and Industry (INDD) divisions under PIDEIN, we are unlocking new opportunities to innovate and deliver solutions that truly matter to our customers. With Narayan’s leadership and expertise, we are confident that PIDEIN will drive innovation, strengthen our market presence, and contribute to sustainable growth in India.”
Narayan Kumar, CBO of PIDEIN, commented,
“I am delighted to have been provided with an opportunity to lead the integrated PIDEIN business in India at a time when the country is at the critical inflection point of strengthening its position in the global value chain and emerging as a global manufacturing hub. The integrated entity brings together a host of device technologies including electronic, electromechanical components & energy solutions addressing varied customer needs in the Automotive (ICE & EV), Infra ICT, HVAC, Automation segments, thereby enabling our customers build products for a self-sustaining & greener future in India.
This integration strengthens our ability to collaborate, innovate, and deliver solutions tailored to the country’s evolving needs. I look forward to working with our teams, partners & customers to drive growth, innovation, and long-term value creation.”
The Industrial Devices Division (INDD) specializes in electronic and electromechanical components such as sensors, relays, BLDC motors, and automation products including PLCs and HMIs. The Energy Solutions Division (ESD) focuses on lithium-ion batteries, renewable energy storage, and energy management systems for EVs, homes, and industrial applications.
The creation of PIDEIN reflects Panasonic’s commitment to building a customer-centric organization that delivers innovative, sustainable solutions aligned with India’s evolving industrial and energy needs.
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