In a landmark announcement that signals the next growth phase for India’s leading CNC rotary table manufacturer, Varun Dev has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UCAM Private Limited. The announcement was made today by Indradev Babu, founder and managing director of UCAM, who recognized Varun’s exceptional leadership journey and future-focused vision.
Indradev Babu, who founded UCAM in 1986 and shaped it into India’s foremost name in CNC rotary tables and accessories, expressed full faith in Varun’s leadership. “I’m proud to announce that Varun Dev will be stepping into the CEO role at UCAM! This leadership transition is a significant step, and I’m taking it confidently. Varun has been an exceptional Deputy CEO—his relentless work ethic, strategic mindset, and ability to inspire the team have made a lasting impact. Now, as CEO, he will lead UCAM’s strategy, growth, and innovation, ensuring our position as a leader in CNC rotary tables and accessories”, shared Indradev Babu, Founder and Managing Director, UCAM.
This leadership transition is a strategic milestone for UCAM, marking a generational shift driven by innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep commitment to India’s precision engineering sector. Since joining the company as an Assistant Manager in November 2020, Varun Dev has grown rapidly within the organization, recently serving as Deputy CEO, leading several transformative initiatives.
A Leader Shaped by Global Perspectives
Varun brings with him a unique fusion of academic and industry excellence. Holding a Global Leadership MBA from HTW Berlin, complemented by an Executive Program in Entrepreneurship from IIM Ahmedabad, he has seamlessly blended international best practices with a deep understanding of India’s manufacturing landscape.
“Spearheading UCAM’s strategic expansion and innovation, my journey has been rooted in both engineering rigor and a passion for scalable impact,” said Varun Dev. “As CEO, I am committed to building on our legacy while steering UCAM into the next phase of digital transformation, customer-centric development, and international growth.”
Recognition as Voice of Metalworking: 24 of 2024
In recognition of his contributions to the Indian precision engineering sector, Varun Dev was recently selected as one of the ‘24 of 2024’ by Machine Maker, the leading media platform for Indian manufacturing. The initiative celebrates transformative leaders who are shaping the future of Indian manufacturing. Varun was nominated as the voice of the Indian metalworking industry, championing innovation and operational excellence across the sector.
“Great moment, the elevation of Varun Dev will be an inspiration to many entrepreneurs and industries to see how second and third generation entrepreneurs can take the lead. Congratulations to Indradev Babu for this historic decision for UCAM. My best wishes to Varun, and the entire family of UCAM”, said Hari Shanker, Managing Editor, Machine Maker on the appointment.
As CEO, Varun Dev will now spearhead UCAM’s expansion into international markets, build on smart manufacturing capabilities, and enhance the company’s position as a strategic partner to OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers. His leadership comes at a time when Indian precision engineering is poised to become a global powerhouse. This moment not only symbolizes a generational transition but also reflects UCAM’s ongoing commitment to innovation, global collaboration, and customer-focused excellence.
