Valeo has appointed Jayakumar G as Power Asia Regional Operations Vice-President, expanding his responsibilities to cover Japan, South Korea and ASEAN markets alongside his current position as President and Managing Director of Valeo India. The appointment expands Jayakumar’s leadership role within Valeo’s Power Division, which focuses on electrification technologies, software, thermal management and electric propulsion. He will continue to lead the company’s operations and strategic initiatives in India while taking on regional responsibilities across Asia.
India remains a key growth market for Valeo and forms an important part of its Elevate 2028 strategic plan. In his expanded role, Mr Jayakumar will oversee regional operations with a focus on business growth, operational performance and coordination across markets.
Xavier Dupont, CEO of Valeo’s Power Division, said Asia remained an important part of the company’s global strategy as the automotive industry moved towards electrification and advanced powertrain technologies. Mr Dupont said Mr Jayakumar had demonstrated leadership and operational discipline in developing Valeo’s presence and capabilities in India. He added that Jayakumar’s experience and understanding of Asian markets would support regional coordination, business growth and customer value.
Valeo’s Power Division aims to provide electrification solutions to automotive manufacturers and other mobility companies. Its portfolio includes electric propulsion, thermal management and software technologies intended to support the development of lower-emission vehicles and sustainable mobility systems.
The expanded regional role comes as automotive manufacturers across Asia continue to develop electric and other advanced vehicle technologies. Suppliers are increasingly required to support vehicle electrification through engineering capabilities, manufacturing operations and integrated technology solutions.
Mr Jayakumar brings more than three decades of experience in the automotive industry. Before joining Valeo, he held senior positions at Lear Corporation and Bosch. He has worked at Valeo for more than 16 years, gaining experience across its operations and business activities.
In his dual responsibilities, he will continue to lead Valeo India while overseeing Power Division operations in Japan, South Korea and ASEAN. The company said the appointment would support its efforts to strengthen its regional presence and pursue growth opportunities across Asian markets.
Valeo is a global automotive technology company developing solutions for vehicle manufacturers and technology partners. Its businesses are organised around the POWER, BRAIN and LIGHT divisions, along with Valeo Service, which serves the aftermarket and new mobility segments. The company develops technologies in electrification, advanced driver assistance systems, vehicle lighting and software. Valeo aims to make mobility safer, more sustainable and affordable. The company is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
