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Former Intel Leader Roshni Das Appointed KUKA Group India MD, Drives AI-Powered Robotics
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Former Intel Leader Roshni Das Appointed KUKA Group India MD, Drives AI-Powered Robotics
- •Roshni Das, former Intel marketing leader, will join KUKA as Managing Director for KUKA Group companies in India, effective October 1.
- •Das brings over 25 years of experience in technology, banking, and advertising, including nearly two decades at Intel in various marketing and business leadership roles.
- •Her move signifies a transition from technology marketing to industrial automation and robotics, aligning with KUKA's focus on "Automation 2.0" and Physical AI.
- •Das highlighted India's manufacturing scale-up, automation support, and engineering talent as key opportunities for KUKA's growth in the region.
- •KUKA's strategy involves combining traditional automation with intent-based capabilities and Physical AI, with India identified as a crucial growth market for automation.
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Roshni Das is set to take charge as the Managing Director of KUKA Group companies in India effective October 1, marking her transition from technology marketing into industrial automation and robotics.
Das brings over 25 years of experience across technology, banking, and advertising. This includes close to two decades at Intel where she served as Vice President of Global Marketing Innovation and India Region CMO, alongside roles at Standard Chartered and Lowe Lintas.
Das pointed to scaling manufacturing, strong support for automation, and India's deep pool of engineering and software talent as key drivers for her decision. She also noted the exciting convergence of AI, software, and robotics known as Physical AI.
