Omron has appointed Virendra Shelar as Executive Officer, President and CEO of Omron Europe. He will be based at the company’s European headquarters in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.
Virendra brings more than 25 years of experience in the high-tech sector, spanning leadership development, business transformation and global operations.
Since joining Omron in 2014, he has held senior roles including President of the Omron Management Center Asia Pacific, General Manager of the Global HR Strategy Department, Chairman of the Omron Management Center Europe, and Senior General Manager of Global Business Operations and Services within the Industrial Automation business.
Throughout his time at the company, he has played a central role in business strategy formation, organisation transformation, leadership development and driving sustainability and digital transformation.
Commenting on his appointment, Virendra said: “I am honoured to take on this responsibility. Europe is a region of tremendous strategic importance and home to world-class manufacturing, deep engineering expertise and customers who demand the very best in automation solutions.
He added: “I look forward to working closely with our teams, partners and customers to accelerate our growth, drive innovation, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient industrial future. Together, we will build on the strong foundation that has been established and move forward with energy and purpose.”
