Key Appointment Details
Andrew Smith has been elevated to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective July 24, 2026. He will be responsible for scaling next-generation delivery models, developing future-ready talent, and enriching customer experience through effective operating models. Specific focus areas include improving execution agility, driving operational scalability, and achieving excellence in customer-centric delivery.
Professional Background
Andrew Smith brings more than two decades of experience spanning engineering, operations, and business leadership. Before joining Cyient, he spent over a decade in leadership roles at Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Bombardier Transportation. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a First-Class Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology.
Current Responsibilities and Continuity
Smith will continue to lead as Business Head – Transportation, overseeing the global business serving customers operating in highly regulated and safety-critical environments. He has held several leadership positions across Transportation and Semiconductor businesses during his nine years at Cyient.
Management Commentary
Sukamal Banerjee, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cyient, stated: "Andrew has demonstrated the ability to lead complex businesses with clarity, discipline, and a strong customer focus needed to drive Cyient's next phase of transformation. His deep understanding of our business, combined with his track record of delivering results in complex engineering environments, makes him ideally suited for this role."
Banerjee also acknowledged Prabhakar Atla's contributions to the company and wished him well in future endeavors.
Andrew Smith's Statement
Smith commented: "Cyient has built an exceptional reputation for solving some of the industry's most demanding engineering challenges through deep domain expertise, strong engineering capability, and extraordinary talent. I am honored to take on this responsibility and excited about the opportunity ahead. 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."
Strategic Rationale
The appointment reflects Cyient's commitment to operational excellence, scalable growth, and superior customer outcomes. It aligns with the company's vision of combining Human Knowledge, Domain Expertise, and Technology to create greater value for customers and stakeholders, and supports the company's evolution toward a performance-driven operating model.
Company Overview
Cyient is a global lifecycle engineering company powering mission-critical industries from design to aftermarket across products, plants, and networks. The company serves 300+ customers with 15,000+ associates across 30+ countries across Aerospace and Rail, Automotive and Mobility, Connectivity, Energy, Healthcare, Mining, Utilities, and other sectors.
Financial Impact
No specific financial impact or quantitative figures related to this management change were disclosed in the announcement.