Hyderabad, Telangana, India, July 2025 – Rajendra Velagapudi has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cyient DLM Limited, effective July 1, 2025. The Board of Directors made this announcement as the company enters a critical phase of scaling operations and expanding its presence across global markets and strategic sectors.
Rajendra, who has served as Managing Director of Cyient DLM, now takes on the dual role of MD & CEO, building on a legacy of leadership that has been instrumental in shaping the company’s growth trajectory. His appointment marks a decisive move to reinforce Cyient DLM’s vision of sustained innovation, excellence in execution, and global expansion.
He brings with him a robust career of over 25 years at Cyient, where he held key leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of Cyient DLM and Senior Vice President & Head of Business Excellence. During this time, he led significant transformation initiatives across engineering services and design-led manufacturing, fostering a culture of operational excellence and strategic growth.
Prior to his long tenure at Cyient, Rajendra worked with BEML for nearly a decade as Manager – R&D, contributing to engineering advancements in the heavy vehicle and defense segments. He began his career in R&D and design engineering at Bajaj Tempo Limited and Simpson & Co. Ltd., where he developed a strong foundation in automotive and mechanical engineering.
Rajendra holds a Master of Science in Design from Cranfield University and a Master’s degree in Automobile Engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology, underscoring his deep technical knowledge and innovation mindset. His leadership is expected to guide Cyient DLM’s evolution into a more agile, globally competitive, and technology-forward organization.
About Cyient DLM Limited:
Cyient DLM Limited is a leading integrated manufacturing partner specializing in Design Led Manufacturing (DLM) for customers across Aerospace, Defense, Medical, and Industrial sectors. With over 30 years of expertise, the company provides end-to-end services including design, manufacturing, testing, and certification, ensuring reliability and compliance in safety-critical applications. Cyient DLM operates from three advanced manufacturing facilities located in Mysuru, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, covering over 300,000 square feet of production space. It continues to serve some of the world’s largest OEMs, helping them accelerate innovation and achieve faster time-to-market.
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