- Leading growth and strengthening customer engagement
SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, service and modernization company, today announced the appointment of Sridhar Rajagopal as Managing Director, Southeast Asia, effective September 1, 2026.
He will lead Otis’ Southeast Asia business, with responsibility for growth strategy and customer engagement across the region.
“Sridhar brings extensive experience across our Asia Pacific business and a strong understanding of customer priorities in the region,” said Nico Lopez, President, Otis Asia Pacific. “His commercial expertise and strategic perspective will be significant as he leads our Southeast Asia business and partners with our teams to strengthen customer relationships.”
“Our customers want a trusted partner that consistently delivers excellent service,” said Sridhar Rajagopal, Managing Director, Otis Southeast Asia. “I am honored to take on this role and work closely with our valued customers to deliver the right solutions for their success, guided by the Otis Absolutes of Safety, Quality and Ethics.”
With more than 15 years of experience with Otis, Sridhar Rajagopal has held leadership roles in mergers and acquisitions, sales and marketing and business strategy, including assignments in India, Japan, and Singapore. Most recently, as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Otis Asia Pacific, he played a key role in advancing commercial excellence, supporting new product launches, strengthening customer engagement and accelerating growth.
About Otis
Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation, service and modernization of elevators and escalators, we move 2.5 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.5 million customer units worldwide – the industry’s largest Service portfolio. You’ll find us in the world’s most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 45,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo.
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