Logitech elevates Anand Lakshmanan to head of India

Computer peripherals brand Logitech announced the appointment of Anand Lakshmanan as Head of Logitech India. In his previous role, Lakshmanan was serving as the head of B2B for Logitech India and South West Asia. 

Lakshmanan, who has been working with Logitech for the last two years, will now oversee the company’s entire portfolio in B2C and B2B businesses in India. He will lead Logitech’s sales and business development efforts in the region, drive strategic initiatives, and expand the company’s presence across different market segments. 

"I am honoured to lead the B2B and B2C businesses in India," said Anand Lakshmanan. "I am excited to work with the team to drive Logitech's growth in the Indian market, leveraging our innovative products and solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. I believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity. In my new role, I am committed to fostering a culture that encourages creativity, empowers our team, and delivers value to our customers and partners."

Lakshmanan is an alumnus of the Loyola Institute of Business Administration, the National Institute of Sales, and Sindhi College. Before Logitech, Lakhsmanan worked at NTT Limited, Knoahsoft, GN Netcom, Viva Communications, Servion, and Canon India among others. He left the job as the head of sales (ITeS and manufacturing) to join Logitech in 2021. 

As per Logitech’s statement, Lakshmanan’s skill set and expertise in multiple domains have helped him devise strategic approaches to business development, identify growth opportunities, create and implement strategies, and drive operational excellence.

Logitech International reported a 22% drop in fourth-quarter sales to $960 million last week. As per IANS report in March, the company laid off about 300 employees due to macroeconomic conditions.