Hariharasudhan Venugopal

About Hariharasudhan Venugopal

I am a seasoned Engineering and Technology Leader with over two decades of experience driving end-to-end product development, innovation, and organizational transformation across Industrial, Automotive, HVAC, Building Automation, and Fire Detection domains. Currently serving as Vice President of Engineering at Roots Industries, Coimbatore, I lead large-scale engineering initiatives that blend technical excellence, strategic vision, and people-first leadership.Throughout my career, I have played a pivotal role in building Global Capability Centers (GCCs) and scaling startup engineering organizations from the ground up—establishing labs, infrastructure, and high-performance teams that went on to deliver market-leading products for global markets. I have successfully managed multi-million-dollar portfolios, spearheaded technology roadmaps, and championed patent-driven innovation.Key highlights of my leadership journey:Driving global engineering programs across India, USA, Europe, and APAC.Building and mentoring high-performance teams, scaling organizations from 20 to 200+ professionals in record time.Establishing engineering centers and startup teams, creating sustainable co-working models with global stakeholders.Active contributor to the CII CTO Forum, engaging with industry leaders to shape technology strategies and foster innovation ecosystems.Leading complex embedded systems design across hardware, software, UI, OS, mechanical, and testing functions.Serving as a bridge between industry and academia, mentoring PhD candidates, and being appointed Professor of Practice at VIT University.Recognized with multiple awards including the Enterprise Thought Leadership Award and global merit honors.I thrive at the intersection of technology, business, and people—aligning engineering excellence with organizational vision, while fostering innovation cultures that deliver measurable impact. My leadership philosophy is rooted in strategic clarity, empathy, and empowerment, ensuring that teams not only meet targets but also grow as professionals and individuals.

Experience

1. Vice President - Engineering (Automotive & Auto Products Division)

   Roots Industries India Limited

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Bharathiar University

  BE

• Vellore Institute of Technology

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

• SRM University

  Master of Technology (MTech)

  2009 — 2012

• Bharathiar University

  MBA

  2002 — 2004