Lectra appoints B. T. Nagesh as Director for India Operations

Lectra has announced appointment of B. T. Nagesh as Director, Lectra India. Based in Bangalore, he will report to Yves Delhaye, Director of Lectra Asean, South Korea, India and Australia.

Daniel Harari, CEO, Lectra, said, We are reinforcing our operations in India to ensure long-term support to our customers and help them develop their strategies for the future. B. T. Nagesh will be in charge of strengthening Lectra’s customer relationships and addressing the growing needs of apparel and automotive customers in India.

B. T. Nagesh said, In the next few years, India will be one of the largest suppliers of apparel worldwide. It will enter a new phase where local apparel sales increase dramatically. Indian apparel manufacturers have started to focus on the growing domestic market and develop their own brands. India will also be a manufacturing hub for automobiles.

In order to make the most of these opportunities, while remaining competitive, Indian companies have to use proven technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce production costs without compromising on quality. Lectra’s integrated solutions help customers to accelerate their product design, development and manufacturing processes, said Yves Delhaye.

Before joining Lectra, B. T. Nagesh was Regional Sales Director at PTC, where he was responsible for sales in India. Prior to that, he was with Siemens PLM software as Sales Director for aerospace and defense strategic accounts.