Havells India Ltd., a Fast-Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company, has appointed Dipesh Shah as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & President of the Havells Center for Research & Innovation (CRI). This strategic move is part of Havells' ongoing commitment to innovation and technology. With this latest move, Havells aims to accelerate its R&D investments further and reinforce its position as a consumer-centric, technology-driven brand with indigenous technology from India for the World.
With over 32 years of experience in embedded system software, wireless communications, and on-device AI, Dipesh Shah brings expertise in developing smart home solutions and AI-driven consumer products. Before joining Havells, he led Samsung's largest Software R&D Center outside Korea, driving advancements in AI and consumer experience solutions. His software engineering and product innovation leadership have played a pivotal role in shaping the Make for India initiative.
Havells CRI centres in Bengaluru and Noida are at the forefront of cutting-edge product development, combining expertise in hardware, software, AI, power electronics, industrial engineering, and design. The company is focused on developing high-performance, smart, and sustainable solutions tailored to enhance the well-being of consumers in India and beyond.
As part of this vision, Shah will lead efforts to attract India's best engineering talent, fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation and end-to-end realisation of technologies into products. The R&D teams will work with the ethos of Global Quality with Local Insights.
Havells is committed to delivering next-generation consumer experiences by integrating AI, IoT, and intelligent automation into its product ecosystem. The company's in-house R&D capabilities will enable the creation of connected, efficient, and high-performance appliances that seamlessly blend into modern smart homes.
Dipesh Shah, Chief Technology Officer & President of Havells Center for Research & Innovation (CRI), Havells India, said, "Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Havells. Our core value of customer centricity powered by state-of-the-art research capabilities will enable us to develop products and solutions that will meet global standards and cater to the evolving needs of Indian consumers. We aim to accelerate our journey in building intelligent, consumer-focused solutions that enhance daily life and well-being."
