Date: August 3, 2026

Management Appointment Details

Varroc Engineering Limited announced the appointment of Eric Hamon as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), effective August 3, 2026.

Professional Background

Eric Hamon brings more than 25 years of global automotive technology and engineering leadership experience to Varroc. His expertise spans:

  • Electrification
  • Electrical-electronics
  • Software-defined vehicles (SDVs)
  • Connected systems
  • Embedded software
  • Functional safety
  • Cybersecurity

Prior to joining Varroc, Eric served as Director – E Axle & System Platforms at Valeo E, where he led the global product strategy for eAxle platforms. His career experience includes technology road-mapping, system engineering, embedded hardware and software development, electrified powertrain systems, connectivity, digital transformation, and global engineering operations.

Reporting Structure and Responsibilities

Eric Hamon will report to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO - Business I, Varroc. His responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the company's technology and engineering organization
  • Defining Varroc's technology strategy and innovation roadmap
  • Accelerating product portfolio optimization across electrification, electrical-electronics and connected systems
  • Advancing engineering excellence through process optimization and industrialization
  • Strengthening technical engagement with customers and strategic technology partners
  • Driving development of future-ready technologies for safe, smart and sustainable mobility solutions

Management Commentary

Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO - Business I, Varroc commented: "We are delighted to welcome Eric Hamon to Varroc's leadership team. Eric brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, global engineering leadership and a proven ability to translate technology into vehicle requirements. As our industry accelerates towards electrification, connectivity and sustainability, his leadership will play a pivotal role our accelerating growth."

Eric Hamon, Chief Technical Officer, Varroc stated: "I am excited to join Varroc at such a transformative time for the global automotive industry. The pace of innovation in electrification, software and connected mobility presents tremendous opportunities to redefine the future of mobility. Varroc has built a strong foundation of engineering excellence, customer trust and global manufacturing capability, and I look forward to working with talented teams across the world to accelerate innovation, deepen customer collaboration and develop technologies that enable safe, smart and sustainable mobility."

Company Background

Varroc Engineering Ltd is a global tier-1 automotive component group incorporated in 1988. The group manufactures and supplies:

  • E-mobility solutions
  • Body systems solutions
  • Lighting solutions
  • HMI solutions
  • ICE powertrain
  • Advanced electronics

The company serves leading OEMs with end-to-end capabilities across design, development and manufacturing for:

  • Two-wheeler
  • Three-wheeler
  • Passenger vehicles
  • Commercial vehicle
  • Off-highway vehicle

Financial and operational metrics:

  • Group income: ₹89,080 million from continued operations in FY26
  • Employees: More than 5,400 employees (750+ R&D Engineers)
  • Manufacturing facilities: 37 global operating manufacturing facilities
  • R&D Centers: 7 R&D Centres
  • Patents: More than 130 patents filed