Atlas Copco Group has appointed Bhavin Pandya as General Manager of its Compressor Technique Customer Center in India, marking a senior leadership transition for the company’s industrial compressors business in the country. The appointment comes as Atlas Copco continues to expand its presence in India’s manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Pandya’s return to India follows several years of international leadership experience within the group. Thierry Monart, Managing Director of Atlas Copco (India) Private Limited, said Pandya’s global exposure and familiarity with the group’s operating culture are expected to support the company’s growth as India’s industrial manufacturing landscape expands.
Pandya has been associated with Atlas Copco Group since 2004 and has held multiple leadership roles across its Indian operations. His previous responsibilities include serving as Operations Manager for the Gas and Process Division, leading sourcing activities for product companies in Dapodi and Chakan, and heading the Industrial Technique business in India as General Manager.
In 2019, Pandya relocated to Prague, where he assumed responsibility for Industrial Technique operations across Eastern Europe. In that role, he oversaw business activities across 16 countries as General Manager of the Customer Centre and also served as Managing Director of the local organisation. His assignment included responsibility for regional operations, customer engagement, and organisational management.
Pandya is a mechanical engineer and holds an MBA from Nirma Institute of Management. He brings more than 30 years of professional experience, including nine years prior to joining Atlas Copco, during which he worked in application engineering, product marketing, and service sales within the compressor segment.
Commenting on his return to India, Pandya said the country is undergoing rapid transformation, creating opportunities to work closely with customers, partners, and internal teams. He said his focus will be on delivering solutions with improved reliability, higher energy efficiency, and lower environmental impact, supported by service capabilities and a combined physical and digital presence.
In his new role, Pandya will be responsible for guiding the Compressor Technique business through its next phase of growth in India. His stated priorities include strengthening customer engagement, expanding the product and solutions portfolio, and building an organisation aligned with evolving market requirements.
Atlas Copco Group operates through four core business segments, providing technologies in air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement systems, automated assembly and inspection, mobile energy solutions, power generation, and industrial flow equipment. In 2024, the group reported revenues of BSEK 177 and employed approximately 55,000 people globally.
