Kentec Electronics, a pioneering manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has appointed Soumya Bhattcharya as an International Business Development Manager to further drive the company’s international growth in India and the subcontinent.

With a forecasted compound annual growth rate of 10.91% by 2031, the fire detection and protection industries in India are fast-growing, and Soumya’s appointment will support Kentec’s growth strategy in a highly-competitive region.

Soumya's work experience

Soumya proven track record in the security and investigations industry, and was with the Johnson Controls 

Soumya has a proven track record in the security and investigations industry, and was most recently with Johnson Controls, focusing on developing business associated with building technology and software.

He will be supported internationally by Costas Constantinides, Head of International Sales, to support and strengthen local markets with a growing culture-centric approach to business as usual. “It’s an exciting time to join the Kentec team,” says Soumya.

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Soumya added: “In this new role, my expertise in building and developing partnerships will help the international team consolidate their existing success in a busy region."

"We hope to build upon the success of analogue addressable panels like Taktis and Syncro AS, a best seller in the region, and promote our wireless capabilities which are fast becoming globally renowned and which will play an increasingly important part in the future of fire and security.”

Kevin Swann, Managing Director at Kentec, says the appointment adds to the existing strength of Kentec’s international mission: “With Kentec’s presence in the Indian Subcontinent spanning 17+ years, and the international team reaching multiple growth regions across the globe, we’re delighted to expand our horizons with his appointment and add Soumya to our existing arsenal of talent."

Soumya is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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