Cyient names Honeywell’s Prabhakaran as CTO

India-based global engineering and technology firm Cyient has appointed former Honeywell executive K. A. Prabhakaran as senior vice-president and chief technology officer (CTO) of its digital, engineering, and technology vertical.

Houston, Texas-based Prabhakaran was vice-president and CTO at Honeywell’s process solutions group, where he played a key role in advancing technology strategies and innovation, Cyient said.

His expertise spans multiple industries, and he has led growth-focused initiatives that enhanced Honeywell’s global presence.

In his new role, Prabhakaran, who will now be based out of Bengaluru, will be responsible “for shaping the company’s technological vision, focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions that drive competitiveness and business growth,” the company said.

Prabhakaran will help expand Cyient’s technology footprint by fostering innovation, building future-ready competencies, and seeding new capabilities across the organization, the company added.

Prabhakaran holds a Master’s degree in Engineering (Control Systems) from PSG College of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the University of Madras.

Sukamal Banerjee, executive director and CEO of Cyient, said that as technology frontiers continue to evolve, Cyient is committed to shaping the future with innovative solutions. Prabhakaran’s deep expertise will play a significant role in advancing CyientifIQ, the company’s innovation platform, Banerjee said.

Prabhakaran stressed on his “passion for building next-generation platforms that deliver extraordinary value to clients,” adding that he “looks forward to collaborating with Cyient’s team to pioneer innovative solutions, propel the company’s expansion, and unlock new opportunities that will redefine industries.”