Cyient Appoints Andrew Smith as Chief Operating Officer

Cyient Limited, a global lifecycle engineering company, announced the elevation of Andrew Smith as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 24, 2026.

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In his new role, Smith will oversee the company’s global delivery operations while continuing to lead its Transportation business unit, strengthening Cyient’s focus on operational excellence and customer delivery.

Extensive Experience

Smith has been associated with Cyient for the past nine years and has played a key role in expanding the company’s engineering capabilities across the transportation sector.

During his tenure, he has led several strategic initiatives aimed at driving business growth, enhancing customer relationships, and delivering complex engineering solutions for global clients.

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Before joining Cyient, Smith built an extensive career with leading aerospace and engineering companies, including Airbus and Rolls-Royce.

His experience spans engineering, operations, and business leadership, providing him with deep expertise in managing large-scale, technology-driven programs.

Leadership Comments

Commenting on the appointment, Cyient CEO Sukamal Banerjee said Andrew Smith’s proven leadership and strong execution capabilities in complex engineering environments made him the ideal choice for the role.

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He added that Smith has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead high-performing teams while delivering value to customers, and his appointment will further strengthen the company’s operational capabilities as it continues to scale globally.

As COO, Smith will be responsible for driving efficiency across Cyient’s worldwide delivery network, improving operational performance, and supporting the company’s long-term growth strategy.

By continuing to lead the Transportation business alongside his new responsibilities, he is expected to ensure greater alignment between business operations and customer needs.

About Cyient Limited

Cyient Limited is a global engineering, manufacturing, and technology solutions company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India.

It provides digital engineering, AI, geospatial, and network solutions across aerospace, defense, transportation, healthcare, and energy sectors, operating through an intelligent engineering model to design, build, and maintain enterprise platforms worldwide.

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