Dubai-based Pacific Control Systems (PCS), a global leader in ICT and engineering solutions for buildings and infrastructure projects, has appointed energy management veteran Vijaya Kumar as chief business officer.

Kumar brings to PCS over 25 years of experience in the domain of energy management and optimisation. He was associated with reputed multinationals in the automation and controls industry. In his new position, Kumar will oversee all facets of the company’s business development strategies.

Dilip Rahulan, executive chairman – PCS, said, “We are pleased to welcome Vijaya Kumar to the PCS family. Kumar would lead the company’s business development plans in the UAE and other parts of the world.”

“He joins the company at a time Pacific Controls has been positioned at the forefront of global IoT (Internet of Things) innovators by a recent Harbor Research study. It’s time to cater to more valued customers and prospective associates on a larger scale and Mr. Kumar’s leadership would significantly contribute to this strategy,” Rahulan added.

Prior to joining PCS, Kumar held the position of vice president at Imergy Power as well as strategic regional positions at Johnson Controls, Honeywell and United Technologies.

Kumar is an Electronics and Communication Engineer, and holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

“It’s a genuine pleasure to become part of Pacific Controls, and contribute to the creation of a smart sustainable world. By deploying ICT based M2M technology into buildings across UAE, Pacific Controls is delivering impressive energy savings and carbon footprint reduction on a daily basis,” said Kumar.

“More importantly, we are making people’s lives safer and efficient while protecting our planet for our future generations. Indeed this is the true essence of sustainability,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service