LAPP India appoints Sumit Mitra as Managing Director to spearhead growth and innovation

LAPP India, a provider of cable and connectivity solutions, has appointed Sumit Mitra as Managing Director, effective 1st 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 the CEO of LAPP Asia Pacific, according to the company's statement.

Sumit Mitra's experience

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. 

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.

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.

Leadership comments

“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.”

“Joining LAPP India is both an honour and a tremendous opportunity,” said 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," Mitra added.

LAPP India's offerings

LAPP India is a 100% subsidiary of LAPP, a leader in cable and connection technology. Headquartered in Germany, LAPP in India started its operations in 1996. The company has 2 manufacturing facilities in India – Bengaluru and Bhopal.

In addition, it has 1 state-of-the-art engineering centre and 4 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.

The company also provides plug & play cable and connectivity solutions under LAPP Harnessing Solutions and Industrial Communication solutions for seamless network connectivity.