Venkataramani is new President of ACMA

ACMA has appointed Ram Venkataramani, Managing Director, India Piston Rings, as its President and Deepak Jain, Managing Director, Lumax Industries Ltd. as Vice President for the term 201819. Announcing the new leadership, ACMA Director General, Vinnie Mehta said, “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ram Venkataramani, as ACMA President and that of Deepak Jain as Vice President. Venkataramani, an industry veteran, brings to the body over 2 decades of rich experience and a wealth of knowledge. Deepak Jain also brings in considerable proficiency and leadership that will help advance the ACMA agenda.”

Accepting the new responsibility, Ram Venkataramani, said, “It is a matter of privilege for me to be appointed as President of ACMA. Having deep roots in the auto component industry, I can well appreciate the challenges facing the industry today, especially in the light of several regulatory challenges as also enhanced customer expectations. It is an imperative for the component industry to invest in technology and focus on higher value addition to stay relevant and competitive. In an industry where change is the only constant, I am confident that with the support of the government and all our stakeholders, we will not only overcome the challenges but also harness the new opportunities that arise due to the technological transformations in the automotive industry.”