Turning big ideas into smart & reliable solutions
Group Profile
From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact
In 1994, Centum Electronics was born in Bangalore, India. Since then, our journey has been one of rapid growth and diversification, expanding our operations across North America, EMEA, and Asia. We’ve become a diversified electronics company, offering a broad range of products and services across various industry segments. Our growth is driven by investments in design, product development, and deep domain knowledge. We boast world-class manufacturing facilities with advanced infrastructure. Our global supply chain ensures product quality and meets diverse customer needs. Strong international customer and partner relationships have significantly influenced our growth. Our commitment to Teamwork, Technology, and Trust fosters a customer-centric approach, yielding high-quality products and impeccable execution.
Pioneering Solutions Across Industries
Centum Electronics is more than an electronics company. We are a collective of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers, united by a common goal: to transform industries and deliver excellence. Our business units, each steered by a seasoned management team, collaborate to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to our customers’ unique needs.
Centum Technologies & Solutions (T&S)
We transform ideas into tangible solutions, collaborating closely with global customers. Our expertise covers design, development, qualification, and value engineering. We offer versatile engagement models: consulting, fixed-price projects, and turnkey Build-To-Spec contracts. Notably, we lead in Passenger Information Systems for rail transport, with successful implementations in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Centum Strategic Electronics Business Unit (SEBU)
This unit stands at the cutting edge of defense and space technology. We take pride in our partnerships with India’s DRDO labs, Defence PSUs, and the Indian Space Research Organization, delivering mission-critical electronics for major missile, radar, electronic warfare, and satellite applications. Our unique microelectronics capability enables us to develop lightweight, high-reliability electronics for on-board applications.
Centum Electronic Manufacturing Solutions
This unit is dedicated to providing advanced products across defence, aerospace, industrial, medical, and telecom sectors Our services include LRUs, system integration, PCBA, testing, and environmental screening. Additionally, we offer repair & return services. For industrial clients, we provide mechanical solutions in plastics and sheet metal. At Centum, we're not merely serving industries; we're transforming them. Our pursuit of excellence is an ongoing journey.
Vision And Values
Empowering Success Through Innovation
At Centum Electronics, our vision is a testament to our unwavering commitment “To CREATE VALUE by contributing to the SUCCESS of its CUSTOMERS, by providing best-in-class ELECTRONIC DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS in high technology area.“ Our vision is not merely a statement; it’s our guiding compass. We deeply value our customers’ success, understanding that it mirrors our own achievement. The relationships we nurture, the trust we establish, and innovative solutions we provide are testament to our commitment. Our relentless pursuit of excellence in the high-tech sector ensures we stay ahead. By delivering unparalleled electronic design and manufacturing solutions, we don’t just navigate the technological landscape; we shape its future, differentiating us in the industry.
Crafting Our Unique Values
Our values at Centum Electronics are not just words on a page. They are the guiding principles that shape our actions, decisions, and relationships. What makes our values unique? They were crafted through a survey conducted by Deloitte, reflecting the voices of our stakeholders, customers, and employees. This is the Centum Way.
Openness & Trust:
Building Bridges
At Centum, we value our employees and believe in fostering a work environment that thrives on openness and trust. This principle guides all our communications and actions, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and respected.
Teamwork:
Together Towards Success
Teamwork at Centum is more than just collaboration. It’s about a group of highly motivated individuals coming together, committed to achieving organizational goals and willing to be held accountable for their actions and results.
Integrity:
Our Core Reputation
Integrity is the bedrock of Centum. It’s the foundation of our reputation. We uphold the highest ethical and moral standards,
and display honesty in all our actions, methods, and measures.
Customer Relationship:
At the Heart of Our Business
Customer relationships are not just a part of our business at Centum; they are the reason we do business. We strive to maintain ‘delightful’ customer relationships, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Excellence:
Striving for the Best
At Centum, we strive for excellence in everything we do, no matter how big or small the task. We are never content with being the second best;
we always aim for the top.
Social Responsibility:
Making a Positive Impact
As a responsible corporate citizen, Centum is committed to making a positive impact on the greater society we serve. Social responsibility is not just an add-on; it’s intertwined in our self-belief and work ethics.
Meet the Team
At Centum Electronics, our leadership team is more than just a group of executives—they’re pioneers in the electronics industry. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the market, they guide our company towards new horizons.
Board of Directors
APPARAO V MALLAVARAPU
CMD
NIKHIL MALLAVARAPU
Executive Director
TANYA MALLAVARAPU
Director
Kavitha Dutt Chitturi
Director
RAJIV C MODY
Director
TARUN SAWHNEY
Director
MANOJ NAGRATH
Director
P. THIRUVENGADAM
Director
“Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, competitive and innovative set of solutions and give customers the flexibility to choose what is best suited to their needs.”
Leadership Team
APPARAO MALLAVARAPU
Chairman & Managing Director Centum Group
K S DESIKAN
CFO & Head of Strategy
Centum Group
NIKHIL MALLAVARAPU
Executive
Director
VISHWANATH MUDEGOWDARA
CEO
Centum T&S
VINOD CHIPPALKATTI
President
Strategic Electronics
JAGADISH SINGH
President
EMS Business Unit
NANDA KISHORE VEMPATI
General Manager
HR
SANDHYA THYAGARAJAN
Vice-President
Strategic Electronics
Testaments to Our Excellence
These are just a few of the many awards and recognitions we have received over the years. They inspire us to continue our journey towards excellence and to create more success stories in the future.
Our Journey of Innovation and Growth
From pioneering high-tech electronics manufacturing in India and expanding globally, our journey reflects a legacy of innovation, strategic expansion, and industry leadership.
Certifications
Our Accredited Commitment to Quality
At Centum Electronics, our certifications profoundly reflect our accredited commitment to quality. These certifications are emblematic of our steadfast pursuit of excellence, substantiating our pledge to deliver superior value to our customers. Presented below are key milestones of our journey, showcasing our adherence to industrial quality standards.
ISO-9001:2015 AS9100, Rev D, Aerospace
ISO 13485: 2003 Medical
ISO 16949: 2009 Automotive
ISO/IEC 27001:2013
Environmental Management System ISO 14001: 2015
Occupational Health and Safety Management System ISO 45001: 2018
IRIS Railway
IPC-610, Class III & II
RoHS Compliant
J-STD-001
ESD 20:20
