Varroc, a global automotive technology company, has
appointed Eric Hamon as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), effective 3 August 2026.
Hamon joins Varroc with more than 25 years of global
automotive technology and engineering leadership experience. His expertise
spans electrification, electrical-electronics, software-defined vehicles
(SDVs), connected systems, embedded software, functional safety and
cybersecurity. He has led large-scale global R&D organisations, developed
next-generation mobility technologies and worked with leading automotive OEMs
to deliver innovative, safety-critical solutions.
In his new role, Hamon will report to Arjun Jain, Whole Time
Director & CEO - Business I, Varroc, and lead the company’s technology and
engineering organisation.
He will be responsible for defining Varroc’s technology
strategy and innovation roadmap, accelerating product portfolio optimisation
across electrification, electrical-electronics and connected systems, advancing
engineering excellence through process optimisation and industrialisation, and
strengthening technical engagement with customers and strategic technology
partners.
He will also drive the development of future-ready
technologies supporting Varroc’s commitment to delivering safe, smart and sustainable
mobility solutions.
Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO - Business I,
Varroc, said: “We are delighted to welcome Eric Hamon to Varroc’s leadership
team. Eric brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, global
engineering leadership and a proven ability to translate technology into
vehicle requirements. As our industry accelerates towards electrification,
connectivity and sustainability, his leadership will play a pivotal role in
accelerating our growth.”
Eric Hamon, Chief Technical Officer, Varroc, said: “I am
excited to join Varroc at such a transformative time for the global automotive
industry. The pace of innovation in electrification, software and connected
mobility presents tremendous opportunities to redefine the future of mobility.
Varroc has built a strong foundation of engineering excellence, customer trust
and global manufacturing capability, and I look forward to working with
talented teams across the world to accelerate innovation, deepen customer
collaboration and develop technologies that enable safe, smart and sustainable
mobility.”
Before joining Varroc, Hamon served as Director – E Axle
& System Platforms at Valeo E, where he led the global product strategy for
eAxle platforms.
His experience spans technology road-mapping, system
engineering, embedded hardware and software development, electrified powertrain
systems, connectivity, digital transformation and global engineering
operations. He has led multicultural teams, driven innovation across multiple
regions and secured strategic customer programmes through technical
collaboration with global OEMs.
Hamon’s appointment reflects Varroc’s continued investment
in strengthening its global engineering and innovation capabilities as the
company expands its technology portfolio to address the rapidly evolving needs
of mobility customers worldwide.