ASSA ABLOY Group, a Swedish-based company in access solutions, has appointed Sharad Kapoor as director and head of Yale (Retail) for the India and South Asia region. In his new role, he will be responsible for expanding Yale Footprint across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives.
Kapoor joined ASSA ABLOY India as the category head of smart locks in 2017. Since then, he has contributed to the growth of the organisation. In his previous roles at ASSA ABLOY, he spearheaded the product management and sales plan for Yale Smart Home range and led the Smart Home strategy for ASSA ABLOY, SAARC. Before being appointed as the director and head of Yale, Mr. Kapoor held the role of director and head of Smart Residential, MEAI (Middle East, Africa & India).
“Yale is a brand that is synonymous with innovation, quality, and security, and I am committed to driving its retail business to new heights. Having been part of the ASSA ABLOY Group for several years, I have witnessed the company’s relentless pursuit of innovation and customer-centric solutions,” Sharad Kapoor, director of sales and head, Yale (Retail), said.
Kapoor is a seasoned professional with over 16 years of experience managing accounts and expanding business networks with his core expertise in devising and implementing business strategies. He has been associated with organisations including Airtel, Tata Teleservices, Sun Life Financial and Infosys. Kapoor has handled roles in areas of new product development, go-to-market, sales strategy, category management, budget planning, market expansion, sales and channel management, distribution, leading sales teams, marketing, retail branding, launches, key account management, and team management.