Cyient Appoints Andrew Smith as Chief Operating Officer to Boost Global Delivery Excellence

Cyient Appoints Andrew Smith as Chief Operating Officer to Boost Global Delivery Excellence​

Cyient Limited, a global lifecycle engineering company, has elevated Andrew Smith to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic appointment is aimed at driving operational excellence and accelerating growth by focusing on superior customer outcomes. The move underscores Cyient’s commitment to integrating intelligence into its future growth strategy.

In his new role as COO, Andrew will be responsible for scaling next-generation delivery models, developing future-ready talent, and enhancing customer experiences through efficient operating models. He will spearhead efforts focused on improving execution agility and achieving excellence in customer-centric delivery across the organization.

Andrew brings over two decades of experience spanning engineering, operations, and business leadership across respected aerospace, transportation, and industrial organizations globally. Prior to joining Cyient, he held senior leadership positions at Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Bombardier Transportation, acquiring deep domain expertise in these critical industries. For the past nine years at Cyient, he has managed several leadership roles within the Transportation and Semiconductor businesses, successfully driving strategy, growth, and operational performance. He will continue to serve as Business Head – Transportation, overseeing the global business that serves customers operating in safety-critical and highly regulated environments.

Sukamal Banerjee, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cyient, commented on the appointment, stating, "Andrew has demonstrated the ability to lead complex businesses with the discipline and customer focus needed for Cyient's next phase of transformation. His deep understanding of our business, combined with his proven track record in complex engineering environments, makes him ideally suited for this role. I am confident that under his leadership, we will further strengthen our execution agility, operational excellence, and customer experience."

Mr. Banerjee also extended gratitude to Prabhakar Atla for his significant contributions to the company and wished him well in his future endeavors.

Andrew Smith commented on his appointment, highlighting Cyient's reputation for solving demanding engineering challenges through strong capability and domain expertise. "I am honored to take on this responsibility," he said. "Having spent nearly a decade with the organization, I have seen firsthand the trust customers place in Cyient. We have strong foundations in place, and I look forward to working with our teams to strengthen our capabilities, invest in future leaders, and create even greater value for our customers."

Andrew holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and earned a First-Class Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.

Cyient is defined as a global lifecycle engineering company that powers mission-critical industries across products, plants, and networks. The organization serves over 300 customers and employs more than 15,000 associates in over 30 countries. Cyient delivers intelligent engineering solutions combining human expertise, deep domain knowledge, and AI across sectors including Aerospace and Rail, Automotive and Mobility, Connectivity, Energy, Healthcare, Mining, and Utilities.

CYIENT Stock Price Movement​

Today, shares of Cyient Limited edged higher to settle at ₹840.05, recording a gain of 0.64%. The stock traded a volume of 2.96 million shares during the session.