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RaviKiranSAvvaru
CDDOSundaram Clayton
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Dr. RaviKiran S. Avvaru is the Chief Digital & Digitalization Officer (CDDO) at Sundaram Clayton Limited, where he leads enterprise-wide digital transformation, Industry 4.0, cybersecurity, and AI-driven manufacturing initiatives. With over 25 years of leadership experience across Sundaram Clayton, Apollo Tyres, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and ABB, he has consistently delivered large-scale digital programs that improve operational excellence, manufacturing resilience, and business performance.
At Sundaram Clayton, Dr. Avvaru is spearheading the convergence of IT and Operational Technology (OT) through Private 5G, Digital Twins, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), AI/ML, and smart factory technologies. He has established enterprise-wide Industry 4.0 governance frameworks, built cybersecurity and GRC programs aligned with ISO 27001 and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and oversees digital transformation portfolios exceeding ₹100 crore, directly linking technology investments to plant performance and EBITDA outcomes.
Previously, as IT Head – Digitalisation APMEA & IT Innovation Digital Hub at Apollo Tyres, he led global manufacturing digitization initiatives that reduced unplanned machine downtime by 28% through IoT-enabled predictive maintenance, achieved 99.9% MES uptime across multiple manufacturing sites, reduced ERP implementation costs by 18%, and delivered over 15% energy savings through digital energy management solutions.
During his eight-year tenure as Head of IT & Chief Information Security Officer at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Dr. Avvaru established the IT foundation for Toyota's manufacturing operations in India, led the implementation of MES, ERP, and enterprise security platforms, delivered SOX 404 compliance with zero major audit findings, and enabled the company's manufacturing expansion while maintaining highly reliable IT operations.
A recognized thought leader in digital manufacturing, Dr. Avvaru is passionate about IT/OT convergence, Industrial AI, cybersecurity, smart factories, and digital transformation. He regularly advises enterprises, technology startups, and industry forums on building resilient, data-driven manufacturing ecosystems that combine operational excellence with business value.
At Sundaram Clayton, Dr. Avvaru is spearheading the convergence of IT and Operational Technology (OT) through Private 5G, Digital Twins, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), AI/ML, and smart factory technologies. He has established enterprise-wide Industry 4.0 governance frameworks, built cybersecurity and GRC programs aligned with ISO 27001 and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, and oversees digital transformation portfolios exceeding ₹100 crore, directly linking technology investments to plant performance and EBITDA outcomes.
Previously, as IT Head – Digitalisation APMEA & IT Innovation Digital Hub at Apollo Tyres, he led global manufacturing digitization initiatives that reduced unplanned machine downtime by 28% through IoT-enabled predictive maintenance, achieved 99.9% MES uptime across multiple manufacturing sites, reduced ERP implementation costs by 18%, and delivered over 15% energy savings through digital energy management solutions.
During his eight-year tenure as Head of IT & Chief Information Security Officer at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Dr. Avvaru established the IT foundation for Toyota's manufacturing operations in India, led the implementation of MES, ERP, and enterprise security platforms, delivered SOX 404 compliance with zero major audit findings, and enabled the company's manufacturing expansion while maintaining highly reliable IT operations.
A recognized thought leader in digital manufacturing, Dr. Avvaru is passionate about IT/OT convergence, Industrial AI, cybersecurity, smart factories, and digital transformation. He regularly advises enterprises, technology startups, and industry forums on building resilient, data-driven manufacturing ecosystems that combine operational excellence with business value.
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