Mr Kishore Jayaraman, former Chief Executive Officer of General Electric Energy (India), has been named the President of Rolls-Royce in India and South Asia. A company statement said that this appointment reinforces the Group's strategic commitment to the country and underscores the Group's intention to continue to develop technology services and supply chain activities.
Mr Jayaraman takes over from Mr Anil Shrikhande. Mr Jayaraman will be responsible for driving forward the Group's business activities in India and strengthen its position in the wider region, the company release said. In India, Rolls-Royce has 1,350 engines in service, across four market sectors — civil and defence aerospace, marine and energy.