Varroc appoints New Head of R&D for Business II

Mumbai-Varroc Engineering Ltd, an automotive component manufacturer and supplier has announced the appointment of Dr. Karl-Heinz Glander as the Head of Research and Development for Business II. Dr. Glander will play a pivotal role in driving the Company's innovation and technology strategies, reinforcing Varroc's commitment to delivering cuttingedge solutions for the automotive industry.

In his new position, Dr. Glander will oversee the R&D activities for Varroc Business II and guiding the advancement of cutting-edge technologies such as ADAS, DMS, DOMS, cockpit electronics, video telematics, and fleet management systems. His leadership is anticipated to propel the R&D strategy forward, nurturing a culture of innovation and enhancing Varroc’s competitive standing in the global market.

Mr. Dhruv Iain, CEO of Varroc Business II, said, commented on the appointment,"At Varroc, we are constantly striving to push the boundaries of innovation and technological excellence. The appointment of Dr. Karl—Heinz Glander as our new Head of Research and Development for Business II marks a significant step forward in our journey. His expertise in the automotive sector will be instrumental in driving our R8zD efforts forward. I am excited to welcome Dr. Glander to the Varroc family."

Dr. Karl-Heinz Glander, Head-R&D, Varroc Business II,  said, “With great excitement and enthusiasm, I embraced this outstanding opportunity when I learned about Varroc's ambitious and challenging plans to enter innovative markets related to active and integrated safety, such as Advanced Driver Assist Systems and Driver/Cabin Monitoring Systems. Additionally, the increasing integration of connected services within vehicles, which enhance the infotainment and overall user experience for both drivers and passengers, truly captivated me. I am thrilled to contribute to Varroc’s journey by leveraging my background in active and passive safety, as well as in the navigation business.”

Dr. Glander holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Bonn, Germany and brings 20 years of experience in the automotive sector. He has extensive expertise in research and development, particularly in advanced technology, product innovation, and series development for mass production.

He also have intacs™-certified Provisional Assessor for Automotive SPICE®, with profound knowledge of process-oriented development within the automotive industry, especially concerning agile and classic project management, ASPICE, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety for Automotive), and ISO/SAE 21434 (Cybersecurity of vehicle electronic systems), among others. Before joining Varroc, he was associated with Companies such as Aptiv, ZF Automotive/TRW, and Siemens VDO/Continental.

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