Mumbai: Polycab India Ltd has appointed Vivek Sharma as deputy managing director, effective 4 October.

Sharma brings with him more than 35 years of rich corporate work experience having led large teams, for global and national brands of repute. He has strengthened businesses and brands across diverse sectors like FMEG, ECM, lighting and consumer durables, which saw accelerated industry-leading growth in both revenues and profits.  

Prior to joining Polycab India, he was with Panasonic Life Solutions India as managing director for the electricals arm.

“Vivek brings with him an extensive work experience and diverse capabilities to contribute to our continue growth leadership," said Polycab India chairman and MD Inder T Jaisinghani. "On behalf of the entire organization, I welcome him to Polycab India Ltd. and wish him unprecedented success.”

An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Sharma has also done advanced management courses from IIM’s (Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Bangalore). He is a TEDx speaker, acknowledged trainer, and ICF-trained coach.

“I am excited to be part of this outstanding Polycab team. We shall be bolstering the industry domain expertise and manufacturing capabilities that have now made Polycab India Ltd the growth leader across sectors," said Sharma on his new role.