NEW DELHI, INDIA: Siemens PLM Software announced that Suman Bose has been named VP and MD for its India Operations. In this role, Bose is responsible for increasing Siemens PLM Software's marketshare and extending its leading position in India's PLM field.

"India is a strategically important market for Siemens PLM Software in terms of our extensive market presence and growth opportunities," said Hans Kurt Lubberstedt, Senior VP—Asia Pacific, Siemens PLM Software.

"As we strive hard to further our leadership position, Bose is a great fit because he brings rich industry experience and knowledge of sales, services, business development and a strong understanding of strategy formulation and execution. We look forward to Bose's planning and implementing new initiatives to address the immense potential that Indian market bears for us."

"I am extremely excited to head a committed professional team, whose persistent efforts along with a strong portfolio of solutions, have established Siemens PLM software as a leader in this market," said Bose. "India is emerging as a global hub for innovation, as is evident from increased R&D investments by Indian companies and captive R&D centers being established by most global majors. We are extremely excited at the opportunity that this presents us, as our solutions and services are aimed at helping companies transform their innovation process and turn more ideas into successful products and/or business opportunities," he added.