The expanded mandate covers regional operational leadership for the Valeo Power Division across Asia (excluding China) alongside existing responsibilities as Valeo’s India President.
26 Oct 2026 — Chennai, India —Valeo, a global automotive technology supplier, has announced the elevation of Jayakumar G to the position of Power Asia Regional Operations Vice-President. He assumes this newly expanded regional leadership role within the Valeo Power Division covering Japan, Korea, ASEAN in addition to his current role as Valeo India President and Managing Director.
This strategic appointment underlines Valeo’s commitment to driving growth, operational excellence, and innovation within its Power Division across the dynamic Asian market. Jayakumar will continue to spearhead Valeo’s strategic initiatives in India which is a key region for growth of business, and a cornerstone of Valeo’s Elevate 2028 strategic plan, while simultaneously bringing his extensive leadership experience to the wider Asian region.
The Valeo Power Division aims to be a world leader & partner of all mobility players in electrification solutions including software, thermal management & electric propulsion, and contribute to a carbon-free and sustainable mobility.
Xavier Dupont, Valeo Power Division CEO, said: “Asia remains a vital growth pillar for our global strategy as the automotive ecosystem rapidly accelerates towards electrification and advanced powertrain technologies. Over the years, Jayakumar has demonstrated exceptional leadership and operational discipline, transforming our presence and capabilities in India.
In this expanded Valeo Power Asia role, his proven execution track record and deep understanding of dynamic Asian markets will be vital in driving operational synergies, accelerating growth, and delivering sustainable value to our customers across the region.”
With over three decades of experience in the automotive industry, Jayakumar is a seasoned leader who has previously held prominent positions at Lear Corporation and Bosch and has been with Valeo for over 16 years.
About Valeo
Valeo is a leading global technology company creating innovative solutions and systems for automotive and technology partners worldwide. Valeo is structured around its POWER, BRAIN and LIGHT Divisions, and Valeo Service, the augmented service partner, for the aftermarket and new forms of mobility.
Valeo is committed to making mobility safer, more sustainable and affordable to all. The Group is playing a vital role in shaping the Car of Tomorrow: which will be electrified, safer and software-defined. Valeo is leveraging its global industrial footprint and its technological leadership in electrification, advanced driver assistance systems, lighting and software to capture an increasing share of value per vehicle.
Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
Valeo in brief: €20.9 billion in sales in 2025 | 100,000 employees worldwide | 29 countries | 149 production plants | 59 R&D centers | 19 distribution platforms (as of February 26, 2026).
Learn more at www.valeo.com
