Satish Sundaresan, former Managing Director of India & Chief Strategy Officer at Elektrobit, has officially taken over as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd (LATL), a key entity of the Lumax-DK Jain Group. His appointment was approved by the company’s Board of Directors on March 1, 2025.
With over 24 years of expertise in automotive and mobility technology, Sundaresan aims to bring fresh innovation to LATL as the industry navigates emerging technologies, including digitalization, sustainability, and the integration of multiple ECUs into high-performance computers (HPCs) for faster processing and enhanced safety.
LATL has a strong presence in the automotive sector, producing intake systems, integrated plastic modules, two-wheeler chassis and swing arms, three-wheeler trailing arms, gear shifters, transmission products, seat structures, oxygen sensors, power window switches, antenna systems, vehicle interior components, telematics solutions, and green and alternative fuel technologies. However, the rapid evolution of technologies necessitates a holistic approach while maintaining practical execution.
The electric vehicle (EV) sector is rapidly growing, with hundreds of new models set to enter the market in 2025 globally. The EV sector is projected to grow 6.5 times by 2035, reaching a valuation of 200 billion Euros. Given Sundaresan’s experience in managing rapid technological advancements—adapting middleware to new protocols, microservices architectures, and emerging trends such as cloud computing, IoT, and edge computing—he is poised to position LATL as a game-changer in the industry.