Automation Industry Association of India (AIA), the forum representing Industrial Automation companies in India  has announced the appointment of Mr Sunil Khanna, Managing Director, Emerson Process Management (I) Pvt. Ltd. as its new President for the term 2008 -2010. Mr Khanna succeeds Mr J P Singh, Chief Executive - Electronics Sector -2, L&T, who finished a successful stint as AIA President. Both Mr Khanna and Mr Singh have been associated with AIA since its inception and have helped in promoting AIA objectives in different segments of the industry, most recently being the organisation of Pharmatech summit.

Mr Sunil Khanna has been associated with the Automation Industry for more than 25 years and was with ABB prior to joining Emerson in July 2004. Upon his election as President, Mr Khanna said "It is an honour to be the President of AIA at this critical juncture for the Industry. Since inception, AIA has been working towards the goals of increasing awareness and acceptability amongst users on cutting edge automation technologies to aid the Indian industry leverage these for greater productivity, efficiency, quality, safety and consistency – parameters that form the key to global competitiveness today. The association has also taken initiatives to foster best practices within the automation industry by encouraging innovation to promote the cause of Indian industry. Overseeing the work of the Association is an onerous task, and I am confident of accomplishing the objectives ".

The Association also elected Mr Vimal Kapur Managing Director- Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) as the new Vice President for the same term. He has over 19 years of professional experience in Automation and Control business ranging from Industrial Automation, Homes & Buildings, Security, Software, and Business Applications.

Industry veterans, Mr Khanna & Mr Kapur have vast experience in Automation & Control and related businesses. While making the announcement Mr J P Singh said "We are pleased to have both Mr Khanna and Mr Kapur at the helm" Talking about his tenure as President, Mr Singh added " the last one year has seen AIA moving many steps closer to its objectives and I wish both of them all the best in their efforts".

Sourced From: ConnectComm